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Sakura Russo
CB · Centre Back #5 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Sakura Russo

📍 Turkey · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ Galatasaray (Istanbul) · 🏆 Süper Lig · 💶 €10.2M
Languages: Turkish English French
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Galatasaray

Istanbul, Turkey

Süper Lig · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • 1. FC Köln Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • SC Corinthians Brazil · Brasileirão · Professional
  • SL Benfica Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional

Player Bio

Sakura Russo is a right-footed centre back at Galatasaray (Istanbul). Speaks Turkish, English, French. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Ball-playingAggressive

Key attributes

Pace84
Shooting70
Passing88
Dribbling81
Defending94
Physical97

Player radar

Pace 84 Shooting 70 Passing 88 Dribbling 81 Defending 94 Physical 97

AI Profile Rating

92

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace84
Shooting70
Passing88
Dribbling81
Defending94
Physical97

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.09
Assists / 900.19
G+A6

📈 Market value trend

Now €10.2M
€3.4M 2021 €5.2M 2022 €6.9M 2023 €8.4M 2024 €10.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Galatasaray35 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    Galatasaray II29 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€10.2m ↑ €1.55m
Foot
Right
Height
197 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Sep 2025 Galatasaray II → Galatasaray Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Galatasaray II €4.08m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 4, 2026

Performance score
89
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
21% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Passing.
  • Strong fit for Centre Back role (fit score 92).
  • Performance metrics exceed Centre Back average by 8 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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