Ege Tıknaz, born on 17 August 2004 (age 22), is a Turkish centre midfielder with SC Braga. At 6ft 4in (1.93m), he is an imposing presence in the middle of the pitch, though his career so far is still in the building stage rather than anything more settled.
His best league return came at Rio Ave in 2024–25, when he scored four goals in 28 appearances. That season gave him a proper run of senior football and remains the clearest marker of his development to date.
At Braga in 2026–27, Tıknaz has made seven league appearances and 14 in all competitions, including six in Conference League qualifying and one in the Conference League itself. He has also been involved with Turkey, making two Nations League appearances this season.
His current market value is around £4.5m, according to Transfermarkt. For now, his profile is straightforward: a tall Turkish midfielder, productive at Rio Ave, now trying to establish himself properly at Braga and with his national side.
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