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With the conclusion of the winter transfer window, Transfermarkt has updated the market values ​​of 193 players playing in the Turkish Süper Lig . As this was an intermediary update, the focus was primarily on players who have significantly over- or underperformed and new signings. As a result, there is very little change at the very top, where Victor Osimhen remains the most valuable player in the Turkish top division. But jumping to third place in the ranking is Barış Alper Yılmaz from Galatasaray .

“Yılmaz has rediscovered his top form, especially on the European stage against Juventus,” Transfermarkt Area Manager Türkiye Lara Karacan said. “His outstanding performance against Juventus underlined his importance: he won two decisive red cards and then delivered a goal and an assist in extra time. Performances like these highlight his value for Galatasaray and the Turkish national team.” With his influence growing for both his club and the national team, Yılmaz saw his market value rise from €24m to €28m. Only Osimhen (€70m), Mattéo Guendouzi, and Wilfrid Singo (both €28m) have higher market values ​​in Türkiye.

Meanwhile, Yılmiz’s teammate Leroy Sané saw his market value slightly downgraded from €23m to €22m. “Sané has recently turned 30 and returned from injury,” Karacan said. “His performances have been inconsistent, fluctuating between strong outings and quieter matches. However, he remains part of the German national team setup, which underlines his continued international standing.” Taking his age, injury history, and current performance level into account, his market value had to be slightly downgraded.

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Ups and downs at Fenerbahçe – Chérif up by €11m

At city rivals Fenerbahçe, there are both good and bad news. First and foremost, Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez suffered yet another downgrade since joining Fenerbahçe on loan from Premier League side West Ham. “Although coach Domenico Tedesco values Álvarez highly, his injury record remains a major concern,” Karacan said. “Since his transfer to Fenerbahçe, he has suffered from repeated injuries, most recently a serious one, meaning that he has only been able to make 17 appearances so far. His purchase option is €22m, but even before his latest setback, the club was reportedly considering negotiating that fee down with West Ham.” As a result, Transfermarkt has downgraded Álvarez by €4m from €22m to €18m.

The news was better for new signing Sidiki Chérif. The striker joined Fenerbahçe on loan in a deal worth €4m last summer. That loan deal included an option to buy that has been triggered and will cost Fenerbahçe another €18m, bringing the total to €22m plus add-ons. “Chérif joined Fenerbahçe in a deal worth around €25m in total and had attracted strong interest from other clubs as well,” Karacan said. “While the transfer fee reflects his significant potential, he is still very young and needs time to adapt to the team, the league, and the tactical demands.” Indeed, Chérif has scored just one goal in four games with Fenerbahçe since joining the club in February, but with his fee and his potential and initial adaptation phase into account, his market value rises significantly from €7m to €18m.

Other notable Fenerbahçe players with updates include Jayden Oosterwolde (+€2m to €18m), İsmail Yüksek (+€2m to €15m), and Ismail Jakobs (+€2m to to €8m). Downgrades include former Man City goalkeeper Ederson. The 32-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper saw his market value adjusted from €15m to €13m. That is Ederson’s second downgrade since leaving England for Türkiye last summer.

Türkiye market values: Besiktas’ Oh more than doubles market value – Oulaï one to watch

At Besiktas, Korean signing Hyeon-gyu Oh saw his market value increase by €8m from €7m to €15m. “Oh’s transfer fee of €14m already set a clear benchmark and he made an immediate impact at Beşiktaş, quickly generating excitement among fans,” Karacan said. “His striker profile is highly sought after in today’s market. Considering both the fee paid and his immediate sporting impact, his market value had to go up significantly.” Without a doubt, Oh has been sensational. Signed from Genk, Oh has managed three goals and two assists in his first four Süper Lig games.

Oh’s market value increase is the third-highest in the league. Only the already mentioned Chérif and Trabzonspor ‘s Christ Inao Oulaï had more significant increases in their respective market values. In Oulaï’s case, the increase is +€9m to €17m. “Oulaï has burst onto the scene this season,” Karacan said. “His strong performances at the Africa Cup of Nations already put him on the radar for an update, and several high-profile winter offers further underlined his rising reputation. Top clubs such as PSG, Manchester City, and Ajax are closely monitoring him. Given his young age and the overall market trend of investing heavily in young talent, Oulaï should have a strong market, justifying a significant increase in his market value.”

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How Transfermarkt market values ​​work

The Transfermarkt market values ​​are calculated, taking into account various pricing models. A major factor is the Transfermarkt community, whose members discuss and evaluate player market values ​​in detail. In general, the Transfermarkt market values ​​are not to be equated with transfer fees.

The goal is not to predict a price but an expected value of a player in a free market. Both individual transfer modalities and situational conditions are relevant in determining market values. Examples of this are listed below. Transfermarkt does not use an algorithm ( you can find the detailed market value definition here ).