Active in Süper Lig

Samet Akaydin

Defender #3
Age 31 years
Nationality Türkiye
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Samet Akaydin stands out as Çaykur Rizespor’s Platinum Wall at the back. The Trabzon-born centre-back brings the authority of a six-trophy career, including a TFF 1. Lig title and cup wins in both Türkiye and Greece, anchoring any back line with leadership and a commanding 1.90m frame.

With 18 appearances and 1615 minutes, he has been the main card in 15 matches, underlining his status as a nailed-on starter. An overall rating of 90 and season ability of 71 point to a defender operating at a consistently high level, while his form is on an upward trajectory, capped by a goal in his last five outings. His standout Shooting dimension adds a genuine set-piece threat, turning him from pure stopper into late-box finisher when the pressure rises. The INTERCEPTOR badge, fuelled by 2.4 interceptions per 90, reflects sharp reading of the game, while the ENFORCER loadout and dominant duel numbers show he relishes physical battles. Layered on top, the SHIELD trait and strong blocking output place a protective screen in front of his goalkeeper.

With a market value around €1M and trending down, Akaydin profiles as a savvy, value-for-money option. His decorated background and rising form make him an attractive proposition for clubs seeking a proven defensive leader who can handle crunch matches without inflating the wage bill.

Player Rating

Samet Akaydin
92
Rating
82
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 70
🎯 Clutch 64
🎨 Style 87
📊 Ability 74
💰 Opportunity
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Samet Akaydin is a exceptional INTERCEPTOR for Rizespor. Evidence: 2.4 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: solid ENFORCER (2.2 Tackles/90) , exceptional SHIELD (1.2 Blocks/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (79/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Samet Akaydin Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 84%
Weight 84%
Experience 86%

vs Süper Lig

Height 82%
Weight 88%
Experience 87%

Traits

DECORATED

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 51 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 77 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 71 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 79 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 37 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 51
Shooting 77
Defense 71
Workrate 79
Passing 37
Key Strength 79 Workrate
Area to Watch 37 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Samet Akaydin this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Trabzonspor 1-0 Rizespor Süper Lig 90' 7.0 - 0 35 Papara Park
Mar 08, 2026 Rizespor 1-0 Antalyaspor Süper Lig 93' 7.0 - - 29 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Feb 28, 2026 Kasımpaşa 0-3 Rizespor Süper Lig 85' 7.2 - - 27 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu
Feb 20, 2026 Rizespor 2-0 Kocaelispor Süper Lig 88' 8.2 1 - 25 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Feb 14, 2026 Gençlerbirliği S.K. 2-2 Rizespor Süper Lig 92' 7.2 - - 85 Eryaman Stadium
Feb 08, 2026 Rizespor 0-3 Galatasaray Süper Lig 90' 7.7 0 0 40 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Jan 31, 2026 Başakşehir 2-2 Rizespor Süper Lig 91' 7.0 0 0 75 Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium
Jan 19, 2026 Göztepe 3-1 Rizespor Süper Lig 98' 6.0 0 0 71 Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu
Dec 20, 2025 Beşiktaş 1-0 Rizespor Süper Lig 93' 6.9 0 0 32 Tupras Stadium
Dec 13, 2025 Rizespor 3-0 Eyüpspor Süper Lig 85' 8.2 1 0 36 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Dec 06, 2025 Konyaspor 1-1 Rizespor Süper Lig 90' 7.3 1 0 36 Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium
Nov 23, 2025 Rizespor 2-5 Fenerbahçe Süper Lig 90' 5.6 0 0 95 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Nov 08, 2025 Gaziantep FK 2-2 Rizespor Süper Lig 90' 6.3 0 0 77 Kalyon Stadyumu
Nov 03, 2025 Rizespor 1-0 Fatih Karagümrük Süper Lig 90' 7.7 0 0 24 Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Oct 27, 2025 Samsunspor 1-1 Rizespor Süper Lig 90' 7.2 0 0 43 Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu

Player Market Value

Track Samet Akaydin's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.2M
Peak Value €4.2M (Q1'23)
€4.2M €2.1M €0
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