Kenan Yildiz named most valuable Turkish footballer by CIES

Juventus Turkish forward #10 Kenan Yildiz celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Lecce at the Juventus Stadium in Turin on April 12, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz has been named the most valuable Turkish footballer, according to a recent report by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), which listed the top 10 players by estimated market value.

Yildiz, 19, leads the ranking with an estimated value of €97.9 million, surpassing Real Madrid's Arda Guler, who came in second at €90.9 million. The list also features rising talents such as Orkun Kokcu, Kerem Akturkoglu, and Can Uzun.

Only three players on the list currently play in the Turkish Super Lig, highlighting the increasing presence of Türkiye’s top talents in European leagues.