Bosnian player Edin Visca, who played a key role in Trabzonspor’s 1-0 victory over RAMS Basaksehir in the Trendyol Super Lig, continues to bring excitement to Turkish football, where he has been a prominent figure for many years. The 34-year-old player joined Basaksehir from Bosnian team Zeljeznicar during the 2011-2012 season and spent 10.5 seasons there before transferring to Trabzonspor in the 2021-2022 winter transfer window for 4.3 million euros.
Approaching 100 Goals
Visca, known for both scoring and assisting, has played 383 Super Lig matches in Turkey, scoring 99 goals. He netted 85 goals in 310 league matches for Basaksehir and 14 goals in 73 games for Trabzonspor. If Visca scores in the upcoming away match against Goztepe, he will celebrate reaching 100 goals in the league.
Basaksehir and Trabzonspor Career
Visca joined Basaksehir at the age of 21, scoring 5 goals in 36 matches during the 2011-2012 Super Lig season. In the following season, he scored 3 goals in 28 games. He appeared in every match in the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons, with 8 goals in the first and a career-high 17 in the second. He continued to perform well, scoring consistently for both Basaksehir and Trabzonspor over the years.
Two Championships
Visca won two Super Lig titles, one with Basaksehir in 2019-2020 and another with Trabzonspor in 2021-2022. Additionally, he helped Trabzonspor win the Super Cup in 2022-2023 and achieved promotion with Basaksehir in the 2013-2014 season by playing every game and scoring 10 goals.
Top Scorer in European Competitions
Visca holds the record as Basaksehir’s top scorer in European competitions, having netted 14 goals in these tournaments.
Leading Assist Provider
With 115 assists, Visca is the top assist provider in the Turkish league, surpassing former Fenerbahce star Alex de Souza’s record of 108.
Known for His Sportsmanship
Throughout his 488 games in Turkey, Visca has only received 2 red cards. The first came in a 2019-2020 match against Galatasaray, and the second during Trabzonspor’s match against Besiktas in the 5th week of this season.
Injury Struggles in 2022-2023
Visca faced significant injuries during the 2022-2023 season, missing a large portion of the season due to multiple surgeries and injuries. Despite these setbacks, he managed to return and play 37 league matches the following season, demonstrating his resilience.
