El Bilal Touré on Fenerbahçe Radar: What Data Reveal

El Bilal Touré Returns to Atalanta

El Bilal Touré has returned to Atalanta following the end of his loan spell at Beşiktaş, but the Mali international is not expected to remain with the Italian club for the new season.

According to Ekrem Konur, Atalanta and the player’s representatives are looking for a new destination. Marseille have recently emerged as a potential option, while Fenerbahçe and other Turkish clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation.

There is currently no concrete information indicating that Fenerbahçe have submitted an official offer or opened formal negotiations with Atalanta.

The situation should therefore be classified as transfer interest and monitoring, rather than an advanced deal.

What Did He Produce at Beşiktaş?

Touré made 22 Süper Lig appearances for Beşiktaş during the 2025/26 season and played 1,648 minutes. He started 86% of those matches, scoring five goals and providing four assists.

His season numbers were:

• 22 appearances

• 1,648 minutes

• Five goals

• Four assists

• 6.63 expected goals

• 6.93 average rating

• Top 23% among players in his position

Touré scored five goals from 6.63 xG, finishing approximately 1.6 goals below his expected output.

The gap does not indicate an extreme finishing problem, but it shows that he failed to convert his chances at the expected rate.

Not a Traditional Number Nine

Although Touré is frequently described as a striker, StatsLook data lists left wing and left midfield as his main Süper Lig positions.

That distinction is important. At Beşiktaş, he was not simply used as a fixed centre-forward waiting inside the penalty area.

Touré operated as a hybrid attacker who could start from the left, move into central areas and use his physical strength closer to goal.

Among Süper Lig left wingers with at least 450 minutes played, he ranked:

• Third for expected goals at 0.36 per 90

• Third for shots on target at 1.26

• Seventh for total shots at 2.62

• Eighth for goals at 0.27

• Tenth for assists at 0.22

• 11th for key passes at 1.64

These rankings show that Touré was regularly involved in attacking actions.

His positions in expected goals and shots on target demonstrate that he was able to reach dangerous areas and generate a consistent shooting threat.

Physical Dominance Is His Main Strength

The most distinctive part of Touré’s Süper Lig profile was his performance in aerial and physical contests.

Per 90 minutes, he recorded:

• 3.82 aerial duels won

• 7.26 total duels won

• 1.31 successful dribbles

• 1.20 tackles

Touré ranked first among qualifying Süper Lig left wingers for aerial duels won and fourth for total duels won.

Those numbers separate him from a conventional wide player. He can compete with full-backs physically, provide a target for direct passes and help his team retain possession in advanced areas.

His physical profile also allows him to operate both on the wing and closer to the centre-forward position.

His Creative Contribution Also Matters

Touré’s four assists and 1.64 key passes per 90 suggest that he should not be evaluated exclusively as a finisher.

His passing accuracy was 76.4%, which shows that he is not a high-volume playmaker responsible for controlling possession.

His attacking value comes from more direct actions: shooting, attacking the penalty area, competing physically and creating short combinations near the opposition goal.

He is more effective at completing attacks than directing the entire build-up phase.

Where Does He Need to Improve?

The main question surrounding Touré is whether he can convert his strong attacking involvement into a higher goal return.

Among Süper Lig left wingers, he ranked:

• Third for expected goals

• Third for shots on target

• Seventh for total shots

• Eighth for goals per 90

The difference is not dramatic, but his scoring output remained slightly below the level of his chance production.

Touré also ranked 31st for ball recoveries with 2.35 per 90. That figure suggests he could become more consistent when reacting to transitions and competing for second balls after possession is lost.

What Could He Offer Fenerbahçe?

Should Fenerbahçe’s reported interest develop, Touré would be better viewed as a flexible and physically powerful attacking option than as a conventional striker signing.

His profile offers:

• The ability to play from the left or in central areas

• Strong expected-goal and shooting production

• Dominance in aerial duels

• High duel-winning numbers

• Assist and key-pass contribution alongside his scoring threat

However, it would be risky to treat Touré as a fixed number nine expected to carry the entire scoring burden.

His strongest role may come in a fluid attacking structure where he can move inside from the left, attack the penalty area and act as an additional target alongside other mobile forwards.

Conclusion: Why a Return to Türkiye Makes Sense

Touré did not produce elite scoring numbers during his season at Beşiktaş, but the data does not describe an ineffective player.

He ranked among the leading Süper Lig wide attackers for expected goals, shots on target, aerial duels and total duels won.

His five-goal return may cause his overall contribution to be underestimated, especially when judged without the wider performance profile.

That combination of physical strength, positional flexibility and consistent chance production helps explain why Marseille and Turkish clubs are reportedly following his situation.

There is no concrete Fenerbahçe deal at this stage. However, Atalanta’s search for a new club and Touré’s proven ability to compete physically in the Süper Lig make a return to Türkiye a realistic possibility worth monitoring.

The transfer information in this article is based on reporting published by Ekrem Konur. The performance analysis was prepared using StatsLook data.