Is David Neres Galatasaray's Next Winger Target?

Buruk Looking to Boost the Attack

According to Ekrem Konur, Galatasaray are exploring the conditions surrounding a potential move for Napoli's Brazilian winger David Neres. Head coach Okan Buruk is said to be aiming to strengthen his attack. No official bid has been submitted to Napoli yet, and the player's role at the club remains uncertain — he's reportedly been linked with several other clubs as well.

The Numbers Behind Neres: Among Serie A's Top Creators

According to StatsLook data, Neres made 16 appearances for Napoli in the 2025/2026 Serie A season, playing 925 minutes (63% starts). In that time, he contributed 3 goals and 3 assists — 6 goal involvements in total. His average rating of 6.93 placed him in the top 33% at his position.

Looking at his per-90 numbers, Neres ranks 1st among Serie A right wingers in big chances created (0.88 per 90). He also ranks 2nd in assists (0.29 per 90) and 4th in key passes (2.04 per 90), showing that despite his limited minutes, he's one of the league's most creative wide players. His ranking in total crosses (5.16 per 90, 2nd in the league) further confirms his effectiveness at delivering quality balls into the box.

He also ranks in the top tier for successful dribbles (1.85 per 90, 4th in the league), pointing to a player capable of creating danger in one-on-one situations. He ranks more in the middle for direct finishing metrics like expected goals (19th) and shots on target (20th) — confirming a profile built more around assists and chance creation than pure goal-scoring.

What This Means for Galatasaray

The numbers show Neres ranks near the top of Serie A in creativity categories despite limited playing time. For Galatasaray, this profile represents a wide option who could contribute to the attack more through assists and chance creation than direct goal output.

This article is based on reporting shared by Ekrem Konur. Statistics sourced from the StatsLook database.