Celil Yüksel

Celil Yüksel is his side’s bronze-tier Engine, a box-to-box presence whose legs never seem to tire. Raised in Samsun and schooled in Galatasaray’s academy, he carries the experience of 12 different trophy wins into every match. Spells at Adanaspor and Samsunspor have shaped him into a seasoned, battle-tested midfielder.

This season, his story is that of a hybrid engine/creator. Fourteen appearances and 669 minutes underline the trust from the dugout. With INTERCEPTOR and ENFORCER badges to his name, his defensive work jumps off the data: plenty of tackles, interceptions and duels won show how aggressively he patrols the middle third. His strongest dimension, Workrate, defines his profile – he drives the press rather than just surviving it. An overall rating of 69 with a season ability of 61 paints the picture of a solid, reliable contributor, maintaining a consistent level even when short-term form wobbles.

The stakes around his profile are quietly important. A market value of €1M, holding steady, reflects how clubs see his Balance of energy and steel. In any crunch match where control of midfield decides the outcome, his mix of bite and engine can tilt the Stakes in his team’s favour.