Süper Lig: Onuachu walks a tightrope ahead of Beşiktaş clash

Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu heads into Sunday evening’s Week 15 fixture against Göztepe with a cloud of caution hanging over him.

The towering Nigerian forward, who has already collected three yellow cards this season, is one booking away from suspension. Should he be cautioned in the match at the Gursel Aksel Stadium, he will miss next week’s highly anticipated showdown with Beşiktaş.

Onuachu, 31, has been a talisman for the burgundy‑blue side, scoring 11 goals to lead the Süper Lig scoring charts.

His contributions have been vital, but his disciplinary record has left him walking a fine line. The striker has previously been booked against Samsunspor, Fenerbahçe, and İkas Eyüpspor, placing him on the penalty threshold.

For Trabzonspor, the stakes are clear: they need Onuachu’s firepower against Beşiktaş in Week 16. But first comes the test in Izmir against Göztepe, where the forward must balance his aggressive style with discipline to avoid jeopardizing his availability for one of the season’s marquee fixtures.