Cenk Özkacar

Cenk Özkacar is a Turkish centre-back born in İzmir on 6 October 2000. Standing 1.90 metres, he developed in Turkey before establishing himself with Altay and gaining senior experience during a loan spell at Karacabey Belediyespor. In 2020, Özkacar moved to Lyon, where he made limited first-team progress before seeking regular football elsewhere. A 2021 loan to OH Leuven gave him a substantial top-flight opportunity, and he scored twice in 32 league appearances. He then joined Valencia after an initial loan in 2022–23, adding experience in Spain before spending time with Valladolid. Özkacar made his Türkiye debut against Lithuania in June 2022 and has remained involved in the national setup. Recorded squad information now places him at Trabzonspor, while his left-sided centre-back profile offers height, defensive reach and support in build-up.