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Bursaspor· 2021/2022 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Talha Yünkuş

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Solid DefenderSmall Sample

1.48Tkl/90

0.74KP/90

Based on 609 min · 2021/2022 · 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 Talha Yünkuş

J. Katongo94% match
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Calegari92% match
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Romano Floriani Mussolini97% match
Lazio · Serie A

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Note: this profile is based on 609 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Talha Yünkuş:

J. Katongo(94% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Calegari(92% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Romano Floriani Mussolini(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

J. Katongo

Kayserispor · Super Lig

England21y

Tkl/901.70

KP/900.28

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94% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Talha Yünkuş?▼

The top alternatives to Talha Yünkuş based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: J. Katongo, Calegari, Romano Floriani Mussolini, Marcos Navarro Blázquez, Jaden Korzynietz. 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 Talha Yünkuş in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Talha Yünkuş in 2026 include J. Katongo (N/A), Calegari (N/A), Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Talha Yünkuş play and who plays similarly?▼

Talha Yünkuş plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include J. Katongo (England, N/A); Calegari (Brazil, N/A); Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Marcos Navarro Blázquez (Spain, 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.

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