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Bursaspor· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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Right WingTurkey32y€1.2MFull profile →

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

0.35G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 508 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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 Halil Akbunar

Milot Rashica84% match
Beşiktaş · Super Lig · €4.0M
Yunus Akgün84% match
Galatasaray · Super Lig · €17.0M
Lenny Pintor83% match
Eyüpspor · Super Lig · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 508 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Halil Akbunar:

Milot Rashica(84% match) — Rashica has evolved from a purebred transitional speedster into a blue-collar creative engine who defies the typical "luxury" winger archetype. While his 72% pass accuracy suggests a lack of refinement, the data reveals a high-risk, high-reward playmaker who sits in the top 5% of the Super Lig for key passes (2.11/90) and assists (0.32/90).
Yunus Akgün(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.44 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.74 big chances/90).
Lenny Pintor(83% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.3/90).

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Milot Rashica

Beşiktaş · Super Lig

Kosovo29yContract 2027

G/900.09

A/900.28

Small SampleOut of form ↓

vs Akbunar: 3y younger · -0.26 G/90

84% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Halil Akbunar?▼

The top alternatives to Halil Akbunar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Milot Rashica, Yunus Akgün, Lenny Pintor, Oğuz Aydın, Oleksandr Zubkov. 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 Halil Akbunar in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Halil Akbunar in 2026 include Milot Rashica (€4.0M), Yunus Akgün (€17.0M), Lenny Pintor (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Halil Akbunar play and who plays similarly?▼

Halil Akbunar plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Milot Rashica (Kosovo, €4.0M); Yunus Akgün (Turkey, €17.0M); Lenny Pintor (France, €5.0M); Oğuz Aydın (Turkey, €8.0M).

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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