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 (Borussia M'gladbach) 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 July 2026.
About Celil Yüksel
Celil Yüksel is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a key disruptor in the heart of the midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 29% of his peers, his ability to win duels and deliver accurate crosses showcases his utility in breaking up play and supporting attacks. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability in maintaining consistent availability.
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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | Everton | 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↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Celil Yüksel?
By Doppel's fit score, Rocco Reitz (Borussia M'gladbach) 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 (Darmstadt 98) 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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