AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mert Yılmaz
Players most similar to Mert Yılmaz (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mert Yılmaz
- 1.Mustafa Eser86% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
- 2.Mehmet Coskun86% DNA match·Hvidovre
- 3.Martin Ens86% DNA match·Verl
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 897 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Mert Yılmaz by playing style are:
- Mustafa Eser(86% match) — Mustafa Eser is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
- Mehmet Coskun(86% match) — Mehmet Coşkun is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (74% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.7 final-third passes/90) and central to possession (74 touches/90). (Limited sample: 270 mins)
- Martin Ens(86% match) — Martin Ens is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in possession (78 passes/90). (Limited sample: 316 mins)
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Yılmaz: 3y younger
86% match
N/A
#2
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Mehmet Coskun
Hvidovre · Superliga
Turkey27y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#3
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Martin Ens
Verl · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.57
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Yılmaz: 3y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
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Lorenzo Moretti
Virtus Entella · Serie A
Italy24y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#5
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Marlon
Shakhtar Donetsk · Serie A
Brazil30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€3.0M
#6
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#7
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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#8
A
Alexandre Coeff
Valenciennes · Ligue 1
France34y
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
N/A
#9
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Rıdvan Yılmaz
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.65
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€3.5M
#10
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Mats Köhlert
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Germany28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.29
KP/901.79
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#11
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€4.4M
#12
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A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Mert Yılmaz?▼
The top alternatives to Mert Yılmaz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mustafa Eser, Mehmet Coskun, Martin Ens, Lorenzo Moretti, Marlon. 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 Mert Yılmaz in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mert Yılmaz in 2026 include Mustafa Eser (N/A), Mehmet Coskun (N/A), Martin Ens (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mert Yılmaz play and who plays similarly?▼
Mert Yılmaz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mustafa Eser (Turkey, N/A); Mehmet Coskun (Turkey, N/A); Martin Ens (Germany, N/A); Lorenzo Moretti (Italy, N/A).
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.