AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yusuf Yazıcı
Players most similar to Yusuf Yazıcı (Midfielder, €18.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yusuf Yazıcı
- 1.Cihat Çelik84% DNA match·Kocaelispor
- 2.Younes Bakiz82% DNA match·Silkeborg IF
- 3.Yanis Khafi83% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain
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 Creator....”
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A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90). The three most similar players to Yusuf Yazıcı by playing style are:
- Cihat Çelik(84% match) — Yusuf Cihat Çelik is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.7 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90).
- Younes Bakiz(82% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
- Yanis Khafi(83% match) — Yanis Khafi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league. (Limited sample: 306 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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Cihat Çelik
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Netherlands30y
KP/901.16
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#2
Y
Younes Bakiz
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2028
KP/901.10
G/900.22
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Yazıcı: 2y younger
82% match
N/A
#3
Y
Yanis Khafi
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France20y
KP/901.18
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Yazıcı: 9y younger
83% match
N/A
#4
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İsmail Yüksek
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Turkey27yContract 2028
KP/900.81
G/900.05
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€13.0M
#5
M
Muhammet Özbaskıcı
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey20y
KP/902.23
G/900.32
CreatorCreative
82% match
N/A
#6
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Ernest Muci
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Albania25yContract 2026
KP/902.41
G/900.58
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€11.0M
#7
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Fatih Kamaci
Dongen · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
KP/900.00
G/900.43
81% match
N/A
#8
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Darko Lazović
Al Wahda · Serie A
Serbia35y
KP/901.07
G/900.12
81% match
N/A
#9
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Nick Runderkamp
RKAV Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
KP/900.00
G/900.15
81% match
N/A
#10
N
Noah Fenyö
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Hungary20yContract 2029
KP/900.26
G/900.52
Small Sample
81% match
N/A
#11
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Kenan Karaman
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Turkey32yContract 2028
KP/900.92
G/900.18
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stable80% match
N/A
#12
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Kacper Kozlowski
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
Poland22yContract 2027
KP/901.23
G/900.21
Creator
Last 5: ↑ Hot80% match
€5.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Yusuf Yazıcı?▼
The top alternatives to Yusuf Yazıcı based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Cihat Çelik, Younes Bakiz, Yanis Khafi, İsmail Yüksek, Muhammet Özbaskıcı. 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 Yusuf Yazıcı in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yusuf Yazıcı in 2026 include Cihat Çelik (N/A), Younes Bakiz (N/A), Yanis Khafi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yusuf Yazıcı play and who plays similarly?▼
Yusuf Yazıcı plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Cihat Çelik (Netherlands, N/A); Younes Bakiz (Denmark, N/A); Yanis Khafi (France, N/A); İsmail Yüksek (Turkey, €13.0M).
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.