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Yunus Konak
Defensive Midfield / Position / Oxford United
50 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Ball retention
Deep-lying playmaker
At just 20 years old, Turkish defensive midfielder Yunus Konak is quietly building his foundation at Brentford FC, where the club currently sits 7th in the table. Since arriving in January 2024 for an undisclosed fee and signing a long-term deal through 2029, the €4.5m-rated deep-lying playmaker has made 10 appearances—524 minutes of valuable first-team experience under his belt. While competition for midfield spots remains fierce alongside established names like Julian Brandt and Yegor Yarmolyuk, Konak has already found the net once this season, showcasing the composure that defines his ball-retention style. Standing 1.81m with solid physicality, he's proving Thomas Frank's trust in young talent. With Brentford punching above their weight in the top half, Konak represents both the present squad depth and the club's future—an investment in controlled possession and protective screening of the backline that should pay dividends as he matures into his role.