Mert Celik stats
Turkey
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M. Celik
SivassporDefenderBefore the next match
Ümraniyespor v Sivasspor, Saturday
What Ümraniyespor allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Ümraniyespor in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. Lig.
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Odds OutliersMert Celik 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Mert Celik has appeared in 11 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 742 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig defenders.
Attacking stats
Mert Celik has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 371 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mert Celik has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 371 minutes. Mert Celik has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mert Celik has completed 218 of 252 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mert Celik completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
Mert Celik makes 10 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 29 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mert Celik has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly right back (3 appearances), also at left center back (2) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Sivasspor squad
R. Manaj
29 yrs#9
B. Kapacak
26 yrs#11
C. Duodu
21 yrs#17
E. Gökay20 yrs#19
V. Ethemi29 yrs#27S. Kavrazlı24 yrs#28E. Ceesay
20 yrs#30
Amilton
37 yrs#89Y. Cin18 yrs#99S. Kaya20 yrsK. Fidan23 yrs#6
C. Charisis
31 yrs#8
M. Mohammed24 yrs#20
C. Çelik
30 yrs#23E. Yurdcu17 yrs#43
K. Atakan Kesgin25 yrs#60O. Aksoy19 yrs#66S. Ala19 yrs#92
34 yrs
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. Lig | 22 | 1,423 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 6.41 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.57 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lig | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4.45 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.34 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 3 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Champions LeagueAbout Mert Celik
1. Lig 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Mert Celik has featured across 11 appearances (8 starts), totalling 742 minutes. Mert Celik has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mert Celik has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Mert Celik has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mert Celik has registered 10 tackles (3 won), 14 interceptions, and 29 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 218 from 252 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Mert Celik has won 25 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Mert Celik has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 8.
About Mert Celik
Mert Celik is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sivasspor in the 1. Lig, representing Turkey. Mert Celik is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 10 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Mert Celik's most recent match was at home against Sarıyer SK on November 21st. Sivasspor drew 1-1. Mert Celik played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- November 21st1-1 drawvsSarıyer SK(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 7th1-1 drawatBandırmaspor(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- February 6th4-1 winvsPendikspor(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- May 5th1-1 drawatKeçiörengücü(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- November 30th1-1 drawvsMuğlaspor(67 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
Mert Celik and Sivasspor are next in action on May 18th against Hatayspor in the Super Lig. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hatayspor vs Sivasspor match preview.
Teammates at Sivasspor
Mert Celik currently plays alongside Turan Tuzlacık, Emre Gökay, Salih Kavrazlı, Göktuğ Bakırbaş, Aaron Appindangoyé, Arda Erdursun, Mert Celik, Kamil Fidan, Ebrima Ceesay, Mehmet Albayrak, Efe Şanlı, Eymen Yurdcu, Savaş Ala, Amilton, Kerem Atakan Kesgin, Ali Şaşal Vural, Burak Kapacak, Musah Mohammed, Murat Paluli, Feyzi Yıldırım, Valon Ethemi, Uğur Çiftçi, Liam Williams, Yiğit Baynazoğlu, Yusuf Kefkir, Cihat Çelik, Sinan Kaya, Oğuzhan Aksoy, Rey Manaj, Okan Erdoğan, Yılmaz Cin, Clinton Duodu and Charilaos Charisis at Sivasspor.