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Galatasaray· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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Right WingTurkey25y€17.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.34G/90

0.44A/90

Based on 1,835 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 Yunus Akgün

Oğuz Aydın87% match
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig · €8.0M
Vaclav Cerny83% match
Beşiktaş · Super Lig · €7.0M
Lenny Pintor83% match
Eyüpspor · Super Lig · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

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). The three closest DNA matches to Yunus Akgün:

Oğuz Aydın(87% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
Vaclav Cerny(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/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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Oğuz Aydın

Fenerbahçe · Super Lig

Turkey25yContract 2028

G/900.00

A/900.28

Link-up StrikerSmall Sample

vs Akgün: €9M cheaper · -0.34 G/90

87% match

€8.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Yunus Akgün?▼

The top alternatives to Yunus Akgün based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Oğuz Aydın, Vaclav Cerny, Lenny Pintor, Leroy Sané, Adam Daghim. 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 Yunus Akgün in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yunus Akgün in 2026 include Oğuz Aydın (€8.0M), Vaclav Cerny (€7.0M), 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 Yunus Akgün play and who plays similarly?▼

Yunus Akgün plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Oğuz Aydın (Turkey, €8.0M); Vaclav Cerny (Czech Republic, €7.0M); Lenny Pintor (France, €5.0M); Leroy Sané (Germany, €20.0M).

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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