“You’re Not Half of Osimhen”: Turkish Pundit Sinan Engin Blasts Beşiktaş Star Rafa Silva

Beşiktaş forward Rafa Silva has come under heavy fire after outspoken Beyaz TV commentator Sinan Engin criticized the Portuguese attacker, accusing him of arrogance, inconsistency, and disrespect toward the club’s supporters.

In a fiery segment quoted by Habersarikirmizi, Engin argued that Silva—despite being the highest-paid player in Beşiktaş history—has not lived up to expectations and is nowhere near the level of elite strikers like Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi.

Engin did not hold back:

“Rafa Silva is the highest-paid player in Beşiktaş’s history… They offered him to Galatasaray before, but Okan Buruk didn’t want him.

He sees himself as superior to Beşiktaş. He’s obsessed with Sergen Yalçın’s past comments.

He left the national team at 28 and now wants to quit football. He’s disrespecting the fans.”

The commentator further added that even decorated players like Icardi—who helped Galatasaray win multiple league titles—never displayed such behaviour.

“Don’t exaggerate yourself, Rafa Silva. You’re not half of Osimhen or Icardi.
Those guys make champions and still stay humble.
What have you brought to Beşiktaş that makes you think you’re so great?”

Opinion: Harsh but Not Entirely Unfair

Sinan Engin may be known for his dramatic and passionate football commentary, but this time, his words touch on a deeper truth: football fans expect big players to deliver big performances, especially when they command big salaries.

Rafa Silva arrived at Beşiktaş with high expectations, international experience, and the reputation of a creative attacker. But since signing, the consistency, leadership, and hunger expected from such a marquee player haven’t always shown on the pitch. In a passionate football culture like Turkey’s—where fans live and breathe the sport—such dips never go unnoticed.

However, comparing him directly to Osimhen and Icardi might be too steep a climb. These are players who carry entire teams, decide big games, and possess the mentality of champions. Rafa Silva operates in a different role and style—and expecting him to replicate the aura of a world-class striker might be unrealistic.

Still, Engin’s larger point stands:
Beşiktaş needs commitment, not confusion. Leadership, not ego. Fight, not frustration.

If Rafa Silva wants to win back the supporters and silence the critics, the solution is simple and timeless—perform, deliver, and show heart on the pitch. In football, actions always speak louder than wage slips.