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Dylan Mertens vs Celil Yüksel

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Dylan Mertens leads in shots / 90. Celil Yüksel is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Celil Yüksel holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Dylan Mertens

Midfielder
Netherlands
€100K
30 years old
Defensive
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Player B

Celil Yüksel

Midfielder
Turkey
N/A
28 years old
Defensive
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Playing Style Profiles

Dylan Mertens

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.

Celil Yüksel

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.4 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.6/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDylan MertensCelil YükselEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Assists / 900.000.08Celil
Shots / 901.521.42Dylan
Key passes / 900.761.42Celil
Passes (final 3rd) / 906.276.38Celil
Tackles won / 901.901.97Celil
Interceptions / 900.571.42Celil
Press intensity / 903.263.64Celil
Pass accuracy %66.7077.20Celil

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Dylan Mertens or Celil Yüksel?

Dylan Mertens leads in shots / 90. Celil Yüksel is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Celil Yüksel holds the statistical edge across 7 of 8 comparable metrics.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Dylan Mertens has a market value of €100K, while Celil Yüksel is valued at N/A.

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