Trabzonspor has added four new star players to its squad following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Süper Lig side, currently 4th in the table, signed participants from Egypt, Brazil, Turkey, and Cape Verde who featured in the tournament.
According to a report by Sabah Spor, the club's most sensational move was securing the signature of Mohamed Salah, who captained the Egypt national team at the 2026 World Cup. Salah is already the team's top scorer this season with 2 goals in 2 appearances. These signings provide a significant boost to a Trabzonspor attack that has scored 3 goals and conceded 2 for a +1 goal difference from its opening matches.
Which players were signed?
The club bolstered its defense by signing experienced center-back Samet Akaydın, who was part of the Turkish A National Team squad for the World Cup. This transfer strengthens the team's defensive setup. In midfield, defensive midfielder Fabinho, who played for Brazil in the tournament, joined the squad. These two experienced players will add balance to a midfield and defense serving a team on 4 points, just 2 points behind league leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K.
To add dynamism on the left wing, 23-year-old Cabral was signed from Benfica. Cabral, who played for Cape Verde at the World Cup, had a goal he scored in the tournament selected by FIFA as the 'Goal of the Tournament'. Alongside pre-existing Cape Verdean international Wagner Pina, Cabral's arrival means two Cape Verdean nationals are now in the squad.
How will the transfers affect the team?
The four new signings have markedly increased the number of national team players in the Trabzonspor squad. The signing of Mohamed Salah represents the most sensational move by the club's management this summer. These players add depth and quality to the current roster, which can be viewed on the club's squad page. Salah's goalscoring prowess, in particular, offers a direct opportunity to improve the team's goal difference in the league.
The team's recent form from its two games is a win and a draw (WD). How quickly these new stars integrate will directly impact results for the remainder of the season. Every point is vital for Trabzonspor, which sits 2 points off the top in the title race.
What comes next?
Trabzonspor now turns its focus to a home fixture against 11th-placed Kocaelispor on 20 December 2026. To what extent the new signings will feature in that match is a point of interest. The team's current standings position and upcoming fixtures will provide key data for shaping season objectives. The performance of these four stars could redefine Trabzonspor's position in the Süper Lig.
