Players like Celil Yüksel
CM/CDM/CAMSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCelil Yüksel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Celil Yüksel are Rocco Reitz, Yasin Ayari, Jesper Lindstrøm. Doppel rates Rocco Reitz (RB Leipzig) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Celil Yüksel is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 7% among his peers. Despite a lower overall Sofascore rating, his ability to win duels and deliver accurate crosses showcases his reliability in breaking up play and contributing defensively. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could impact his consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Accurate crosses. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Celil Yüksel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €4.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Celil Yüksel
≈ 100% Celil Yüksel · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Celil Yüksel · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Celil Yüksel · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Celil Yüksel?
Statistically, Rocco Reitz (RB Leipzig) is the closest look-alike to Celil Yüksel — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Celil Yüksel?
By Doppel's fit score, Rocco Reitz (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Celil Yüksel, with a 81/100 overall match. Yasin Ayari and Jesper Lindstrøm are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Celil Yüksel?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Celil Yüksel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Celil Yüksel's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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