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Santiago Yilmaz
CB · Centre Back #19 Free Agent Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Santiago Yilmaz

📍 New Zealand · 🎂 24 yrs · 🛡️ Lagos City FC (Lagos) · 🏆 NPFL · 💶 €6.6M
Languages: English Italian
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
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Current club

Lagos City FC

Lagos, Nigeria

NPFL · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Al Ittihad Alexandria Egypt · Egyptian Premier League · Semi-Pro
  • ENPPI SC Egypt · Egyptian Premier League · Semi-Pro
  • Eintracht Frankfurt Germany · Bundesliga · Professional

Player Bio

Santiago Yilmaz is a right-footed centre back at Lagos City FC (Lagos). Speaks English, Italian. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

AggressiveReads game

Key attributes

Pace85
Shooting71
Passing89
Dribbling82
Defending95
Physical98

Player radar

Pace 85 Shooting 71 Passing 89 Dribbling 82 Defending 95 Physical 98

AI Profile Rating

93

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace85
Shooting71
Passing89
Dribbling82
Defending95
Physical98

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.09
Assists / 900.04
G+A3

📈 Market value trend

Now €6.6M
€2.3M 2021 €3.3M 2022 €4.5M 2023 €5.4M 2024 €6.6M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Lagos City FC34 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    Lagos City FC II28 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€6.6m ↑ €1.33m
Foot
Right
Height
193 cm
Agent
Contract expiry

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 Lagos City FC II → Lagos City FC Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → Lagos City FC II €2.64m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 21, 2026

Performance score
90
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
17% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Passing.
  • Strong fit for Centre Back role (fit score 93).
  • Performance metrics exceed Centre Back average by 9 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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