Yüksek began his youth career with hometown club Bursaspor and also played in youth level with Bursa Merinosspor, Yeşil Bursa, Yıldırım Belediyespor and Bursa Yıldırımspor. He started his professional career with Gölcükspor and played two successful season with them.
Fenerbahçe
Yüksek signed five-year contract with Fenerbahçe on 2 May 2020.
Loans
On 5 October 2020, Yüksek joined Balıkesirspor on loan.
He returned to Fenerbahçe on 12 January 2021.[2] Yüksek made his professional debut with Fenerbahçe in a 3–1 Süper Lig win over MKE Ankaragücü on 18 January 2021.[3]
On 20 January 2023, Fenerbahçe announced to sign new contract with him until May 2027.[9]
2023–24 season
In his second season as a starter in the team, he made his top performance with new coach and team's local legend İsmail Kartal, he consolidate his place with Fenerbahçe and international team.[10] He changed his shirt number from 80 to 5.[11]
International career
Yüksek made his international debut against Luxembourg on 22 September 2022, coming on as an 81st minute substitute and he scored his first goal six minutes later. He wasn't selected to the Turkey youth national teams and directly played for senior level.[12]
On 12 October 2023, he has become the first player to record 15+ duels and 10+ possessions won in a single Euro 2024 qualifier game, winning 16 duels and recovering 12 possessions against Croatia.[13][14]
Style of play
Yüksek is a talented, tenacious, and physically strong, all-round box-to-box midfielder, who is capable of defending well, due to his vision, technique, aggressive tackling, athletic attributes, stamina, and his powerful and accurate shot from distance with his right foot. A versatile, powerful, and hard-working player, he is capable of playing center and defensive midfield position, and adapting himself to several different formations, but usually operated in the centre of the pitch.[15]
Career statistics
Club
As of matches played 20 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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