'Why EPL is so captivated': Oh Hyeon-gyu delivers another historic performance... Sweeps MOM and average rating No. 1 with 'Another Class' explosion

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Oh Hyeon-gyu (25, Besiktas), who has captured the attention of the English Premier League (EPL), has once again proven his value. Since joining the Turkish league, Oh has continued to deliver explosive performances day after day. This time, he led his team to the semi-finals of the cup competition, proving that the gaze of top European clubs was not misplaced.

On the 24th (Korean time), Besiktas decisively defeated Alanyaspor 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2025-2026 Turkish Cup (FA Cup) held at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, Turkey. With this victory, Besiktas secured a spot in the semi-finals and continues its challenge for the championship.

The star of the match was undoubtedly Oh Hyeon-gyu. Starting as the central striker in a 4-1-4-1 formation, Oh shone with one goal and one assist.

Football statistics specialist 'FootMob' awarded Oh Hyeon-gyu the highest rating of 8.8, the only score in the high 8s for both teams, and named him the Match of the Match (MOM). In contrast, Hwang Ui-jo, who played as an attacking midfielder for Alanyaspor, played 74 minutes but failed to register any attacking points, finishing with a rating of 6.1 and bowing his head.

Oh Hyeon-gyu's footwork was sharp from the early stages of the first half. In the 17th minute of the first half, Oh sensibly chipped a cross from the flank into the penalty area, assisting El Bilal Toure with the opening goal.

It was Oh Hyeon-gyu who effectively sealed the match. In the 38th minute of the second half, with Besiktas leading 1-0, he did not miss the opponent's defensive error, receiving a pass from Junior Olaitan and directly shaking the net with a right-footed shot. Besiktas solidified a perfect victory by adding a goal from Orkun Kokcu just two minutes after Oh's decisive strike.

Praise from local media is also pouring in. Turkish media 'Haber7' praised Oh, stating, "Oh Hyeon-gyu has led the team with eight goals across all competitions this season." Including his record from his time at KRC Genk (Belgium), his goal tally in European competitions this season has far exceeded double digits.

Oh Hyeon-gyu's explosive performances have long captured the attention of big clubs. According to recent local reports, including 'Turkish Gazetesi', Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur of the EPL are reportedly on Oh's transfer list.

Rumors of a transfer are also becoming quite concrete. In Europe, it is anticipated that the presence of Son Heung-min (LAFC), the former symbol of Tottenham, could be a variable in Oh's move to the EPL. 'Sports Witness' expressed hope, stating, "If Tottenham enters the transfer race in earnest, the connection with Son Heung-min, who has never withheld advice since Oh's Celtic FC days, could play a decisive role."

Some have also projected that Oh Hyeon-gyu's market value will continue to skyrocket. Recently emerging as an indispensable core for his club, Oh is highly likely to be used as the starting striker for the Hong Myung-bo-led national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Depending on his World Cup performance, there is also hope that he will move to an even bigger stage beyond Scotland and Turkey.

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