Mert Çelik
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Mert Çelik 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Mert Çelik has appeared in 22 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 1,423 minutes at an average rating of 6.41. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 43 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.30 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.19 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.13 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 42 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 75 |
Mert Çelik has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 285 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 32nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mert Çelik has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1423 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 698 | 44.10 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 584 | 36.90 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 3.48 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 3.42 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 83 | 5.25 | 46 |
Mert Çelik has completed 584 of 698 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.13 | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.19 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.68 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 36 | 2.28 | 89 |
| Touches | 911 | 57.60 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 136 | 8.60 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.19 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.63 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.19 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mert Çelik completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 1.71 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.33 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 1.77 | 86 |
| Clearances | 67 | 4.24 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 3.73 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Mert Çelik makes 27 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 67 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 29 | 1.83 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.19 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 9.67 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.47 | 81 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Mert Çelik has committed 29 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.7 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly left center back (6 appearances), also at right center back (6) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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E. Gökay20 yrs#19S. Kaya19 yrs
V. Ethemi28 yrs
C. Charisis
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K. Atakan Kesgin25 yrs#17
C. Çelik
30 yrs#80O. Aksoy19 yrsE. Kaya22 yrs
34 yrs
27 yrs
Mert Çelik previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. Lig | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 3 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions LeagueAbout Mert Çelik
1. Lig 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Mert Çelik has scored 1 assist across 22 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1423 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Mert Çelik has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mert Çelik has created 1 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Mert Çelik has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mert Çelik has registered 27 tackles (21 won), 28 interceptions, and 67 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 584 from 698 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Mert Çelik has won 74 of 138 total duels.
Discipline
Mert Çelik has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 10.
About Mert Çelik
Mert Çelik is a 26-year-old defender playing for Sivasspor in the 1. Lig, representing Turkey. Mert Çelik is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 10 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Mert Çelik's most recent match was away at Bandırmaspor on December 3rd. Sivasspor lost 1-0. Mert Çelik played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- December 3rd1-0 lossatBandırmaspor(90 mins, rating 6.57)
- June 29th2-1 winvsIğdır FK(90 mins, rating 6.98)
- April 29th3-1 lossatÇorum FK(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.41)
- November 25th1-3 lossvsİstanbulspor(64 mins, rating 6.7)
- January 23rd1-2 winatBoluspor(15 mins, rating 6.28)
Next fixture
Mert Çelik and Sivasspor are next in action on July 29th against Esenler Erokspor in the 1. Lig. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sivasspor vs Esenler Erokspor match preview.
Teammates at Sivasspor
Mert Çelik currently plays alongside Aliou Badji, O. Aksoy, Mehmet Albayrak, Kerem Atakan Kesgin, Turaç Böke, Eren Kaya, Aaron Appindangoyé, S. Kaya, Kamil Fidan, Emre Gökay, Rey Manaj, Cihat Çelik, M. Yıldırım, Mehmet Göktuğ Bakırbaş, Murat Paluli, Jonathan Okoronkwo, Arda Erdursun, Charis Charisis, Valon Ethemi, Uğur Çiftçi, Okan Erdogan, Mert Çelik and Emirhan Başyiğit at Sivasspor.