İsmail Yüksek

TUR

• #16 • Center Midfielder

İsmail Yüksek

TUR

• #16 • Center Midfielder

Club

Fenerbahçe

League

Champions League

Position

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 26, 1999 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

165 lb

National Team

Türkiye

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

71.8

172/974

Impact score

6.8

217/974

Midfielder rank

61st

61/253

All rank

204th

204/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

53rd/253 MID

70.1

Passing

64th/253 MID

75.2

Fifty Fifty Duel

31st/220 MID

75.1

Shooting

122nd/182 MID

59.2

Tackling

111th/233 MID

63.6

Ball Carrying

3rd/201 MID

81.5

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

155

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jun 20, 2026

Strong defensively in defeat

Yuksek registered two shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Paraguay.

Analysis: Yuksek put in one of Turkey's stronger defensive performances on a disappointing night for the team, winning four tackles, making four clearances and two interceptions while also having two shots himself. However he was taken off after 60 minutes as coach Vincenzo Montella felt his defensive contribution was less of a priority after the red card recieved by the opposition and turned to more attacking options in search of a way through Paraguay's stubborn defence. The midfielder has started the last two games and up next is the final game against the United States, and with Turkey eliminated, it remains to be seen whether coach Vincenzo Montella will give opportunities to players who haven't had much playing time, or aim to finish in the best way possible, with Orkun Kokcu or Salih Ozcan as possible replacement.

Jun 14, 2026

Three shots in loss

Yuksek had three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Australia.

Analysis: Yuksek logged 81 minutes in Turkiye's double pivot alongside Hakan Calhanoglu, putting in solid defensive work but struggling to stamp his authority on the game in possession against an Australian midfield that matched every battle with relentless intensity. He was subbed off for Salih Ozcan in the 81st minute after firing three shots, none of which tested the goalkeeper, as Australia's disciplined shape consistently took away the pockets of space he likes to operate in from deeper areas. His partnership with Calhanoglu will need to take a major step forward when Turkiye square off against the United States in their second group-stage matchup.