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Best Alternatives to Talha Yünkuş

DefenderTurkey28yN/AFull profile →
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.

DNA matchPrioritizes Super Lig & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Talha Yünkuş

  1. J. Katongo94% match

    Kayserispor · Super Lig

  2. Calegari92% match

    Eyüpspor · Super Lig

  3. Romano Floriani Mussolini97% match

    Cremonese · 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 Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
J
J. Katongo

Kayserispor · Super Lig

England21y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.28
Solid DefenderSmall SampleSteady form

vs Yünkuş: 7y younger

94% match
N/A
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#2
C
Calegari

Eyüpspor · Super Lig

Brazil24y
Tkl/902.06
KP/900.94
Solid DefenderSteady form

vs Yünkuş: 4y younger

92% match
N/A
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#3
R
Romano Floriani Mussolini

Cremonese · Serie A

Italy23y
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.70
Solid DefenderSteady form

vs Yünkuş: 5y younger

97% match
N/A
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#4
M
Marcos Navarro Blázquez

Valencia · La Liga

Spain21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.79
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#5
F
Fabian Rüth

Sportfreunde Lotte · Bundesliga

Germany24y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#6
V
Víctor Valdepeñas

Real Madrid · La Liga

Spain19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.00
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#7
L
Leon George Routh

Aston Villa · Premier League

England18y
Tkl/900.34
KP/900.00
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#8
S
Simon Trier Jakobsen

Middelfart · Superliga

Denmark27y
Tkl/900.32
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
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#9
L
Leo Shahar

Newcastle United · Premier League

England19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.67
Small Sample
93% match
N/A
#10
W
Wellity Lucky

Liverpool · Premier League

England20y
Tkl/900.14
KP/900.00
Small Sample
92% match
N/A
#11
P
Pladi N'Zinga Pambani

Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1

France19y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.28
Small Sample
92% match
N/A
#12
M
Marcel Seegert

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.54
Physical StopperAerial
92% match
N/A
#13
F
Fran Delgado

Farense · Liga Portugal

Spain24y
Tkl/901.17
KP/900.47
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#14
B
Bradley Martis

AFC · Eredivisie

Curaçao27y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#15
F
Franco Romero

Farense · Liga Portugal

Uruguay31y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Solid DefenderOut of form ↓
95% match
N/A
#16
B
Bas Kuipers

Arouca · Liga Portugal

Netherlands31y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.60
In form ↑
95% match
N/A

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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, Fabian Rüth. 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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