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Full nameMohamed Amine Cherni
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityTunisia
Age25
Date of birth7 Jul 2001
BirthplaceParis
Height181 cm
Shirt number#15
ClubGöztepe
Defensive midfielder
34
Appearances
0
Goals
4
Assists
3002
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Göztepe.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Süper Lig340430026.77
Türkiye Kupası1000

Scout report

Solid contributorDefensive midfielder

A. Cherni is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Göztepe, rated 53.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 9th of 326 on scout potential in the Süper Lig. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (98.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.28 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cherni.

Judged on this season alone, Cherni graded 31 — a strong campaign that ranks top 29% of the 42 defensive midfielders in the Süper Lig, on 0 goals, 4 assists and 2.278 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 31). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 53, top 8% of the 42 defensive midfielders in the Süper Lig. At 25 Cherni is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.3 reflects that trajectory.

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Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2023/24Trending downStepped up 2025/26
Current potentialTop 8% defensive midfielders · Süper LigCurrent seasonTop 29% defensive midfielders · Süper Lig12th-best defensive midfielder in the Süper Lig9th in the Süper Lig · potential3rd-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Süper Lig
53.2
Ratingi
3rd of 42 defensive midfielders
30.9
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
98.1%
Minutes
near ever-present
2.28
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Göztepe finished 6th of 18 · an upper-table side

2.28
Def. / 90
52
Tackles
21
Interceptions
16
Clean sheets

2.28 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 16 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (6th of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 98.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 53.2, Cherni carries the 3rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Süper Lig (top 8%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.28 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Süper Lig with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target6
Shots18

Passing

Assists4
Pass accuracy69%

Possession

Successful dribbles12
Dribble success32.4%
Fouls won15

Defending

Tackles52
Interceptions21
Blocks3
Fouls committed44

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.