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Galatasaray· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · FULL

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Left WingTurkey26y€26.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.31G/90

0.43A/90

Based on 2,318 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Barış Alper Yılmaz

Kerem Aktürkoğlu85% match
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig · €22.0M
Franco Tongya84% match
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig · €8.0M
Darko Churlinov84% match
Kocaelispor · Super Lig · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Barış Alper Yılmaz:

Kerem Aktürkoğlu(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).
Franco Tongya(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
Darko Churlinov(84% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90).

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Kerem Aktürkoğlu

Fenerbahçe · Super Lig

Turkey27yContract 2029

G/900.37

A/900.32

Inside ForwardIn form ↑

vs Yılmaz: +0.06 G/90

85% match

€22.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Barış Alper Yılmaz?▼

The top alternatives to Barış Alper Yılmaz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Franco Tongya, Darko Churlinov, Kazeem Olaigbe, Anthony Musaba. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Barış Alper Yılmaz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Barış Alper Yılmaz in 2026 include Kerem Aktürkoğlu (€22.0M), Franco Tongya (€8.0M), Darko Churlinov (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Barış Alper Yılmaz play and who plays similarly?▼

Barış Alper Yılmaz plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Turkey, €22.0M); Franco Tongya (Italy, €8.0M); Darko Churlinov (Macedonia, €3.5M); Kazeem Olaigbe (Belgium, €5.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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