19 Sept 2026

Mohamed Salah hat-trick powers Trabzonspor past Galatasaray 4-0

Mohamed Salah stole the show at Papara Park as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 4-0 in Round 6 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The Egyptian winger produced a hat-trick and an assist in a statement home win that saw the visitors finish with ten men. According to Sofascore, he earned a perfect Sofascore Rating of 10 for a complete, match-defining performance. You can relive the action on the match page, complete with stats, heat maps and key moments.

Clinical in front of goal

Salah needed just four shots to produce three goals, with three attempts on target all finding the net. His shot map quality matched the eye test, as 1.33 expected goals and 2.01 expected goals on target point to sharp finishing. He also set up a teammate for the fourth, giving him a hat-trick plus one assist on the night. There was room for ambition too, shown by one big chance created and even one big chance missed as he kept arriving in the box.

Across 89 minutes, he stayed constantly involved with 54 touches and two key passes. The output was efficient rather than wasteful, and it came against a Galatasaray side that ended the game a man down. For a right winger in the Mohamed Salah mould, that blend of volume and precision is the headline. It also explains why his Sofascore Rating hit 10, the maximum mark.

Creative supply and progression

This was not only about end product. Salah completed 23 of 30 passes and split his distribution neatly between areas of the pitch. He went 9 of 11 in his own half and 14 of 19 in the opposition half, helping Trabzonspor control territory. The long pass was an extra weapon, with 4 accurate from 8 attempts, and he sent in 4 crosses, one of which met its target.

Ball carrying stood out just as much. He made 22 carries for a total of 254.16 meters, with 5 progressive carries adding 106.75 meters upfield. His best single carry advanced play by 38.73 meters, underlining how quickly he turned defense into attack. In total, his progression added 127.90 meters and kept Galatasaray on the back foot, a key layer beneath the headline goals and assist.

Duels, fouls and work rate

Salah brought intensity without overplaying. He won 7 of 13 duels and took 1 of 3 in the air, competing across the pitch rather than staying wide. He was fouled 3 times, which often came after quick changes of direction. There were the usual risks attached to high involvement too, with 3 dispossessions and 3 unsuccessful touches.

Out of possession, he contributed 7 ball recoveries and 1 interception, helping Trabzonspor sustain pressure. He also won 3 of 4 contests in tight spaces, a tidy return in crowded zones. Possession losses stood at 17, which is normal for a high-usage winger who pushes play forward. All told, the work rate supported the fireworks at the top end of the pitch.

Season picture in the Trendyol Süper Lig

After six league appearances, Salah now sits on 7 goals and 2 assists, with 9 goal involvements across 481 minutes. His average Sofascore Rating is 8.28, reflecting consistent top-tier output. The shot profile is efficient: 19 attempts, 10 on target, and a 36.84% conversion rate. All seven goals have come from inside the box and with his left foot, a reminder that smart movement beats hopeful shooting.

Creatively, he has 21 key passes and 8 accurate crosses so far, plus 24 accurate long balls at 66.7%. He has already made two Team of the Week appearances on Sofascore, which matches the impact seen in this win. For more context on the campaign, check the full Trendyol Süper Lig standings and stats. And for every touch, carry and goal in this game, the Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray breakdown on Sofascore has you covered.