Israeli Midfielder Dia Saba Praised as 'New Iniesta' by Turkish Fans

Israeli midfielder Dia Saba delivered a standout performance in his team Emadspor's dominant 5-0 victory over Basaksehir. While Saba did not score or assist, his crucial passes and success in four out of six duels drew significant praise from Turkish fans.

Supporters lauded Saba's confidence and playmaking abilities, with one fan remarking, "Saba plays with a lot of confidence. He passes like Iniesta." Another fan suggested building a statue in his honor, stating, "Build Dia Saba a statue in Dagkapı Square. He deserves it."

Fans also expressed their admiration for Saba's overall impact on the game, calling him the "master of the midfield" and suggesting he should be the team captain. Comparisons were also drawn between Saba and teammate Gift Orban, with fans noting their impressive synergy and suggesting they could play for any team in the Turkish league. The duo was even likened to Lionel Messi and Neymar by some.

Emadspor's impressive win continues their surprising run in the league, with Saba being highlighted as a key player alongside Orban.