BURAK YILMAZ NEWS

Takes four shots versus Lyon Yilmaz had four shots (two on target), one chance created and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw to Lyon.

Impact Yilmaz has returned to better days and has been better lately after scoring twice over his past five matches while hauling in 15 shots, 10 crosses and five fouls drawn over the same period. The forward has a total of five goals and three assists already across all competitions this campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappé scores his 100th goal for PSG

Kylian Mbappé has scored his 100th goal for Paris Saint-Germain

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win over Wolfsburg Yilmaz scored on four shots (two on target) and added two aerials won and three fouls drawn in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Yilmaz turned in a very strong outing in this crucial affair helping his team advance to the elimination stages of UCL. He bagged his second goal in last three starts while taking eight shots (three on target) and eight crosses on seven corners over the same period.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lille beats Wolfsburg 3-1 to advance in Champions League

Lille has qualified for the Champions League last 16 for the first time in 15 years as the French champion beat Wolfsburg 3-1 to win its group

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up fifth yellow card Yilmaz took two off-target shots, created one chance, made two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 win over Troyes.

Impact Yilmaz started and had a quiet outing, but also received his fifth yellow card in Ligue 1 play in the season. The forward is suspended for Sunday's clash against Lyon, but can play on Wednesday at Wolfsburg in UCL.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rested midweek Yilmaz played 10 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rennes.

Impact Yilmaz was rested on a short week here after scoring his first goal since September over the weekend. The veteran does get his occasional breaks from play but will surely return to the XI for the next match. He's mounted one goal, one assist, 11 shots (four on target) and 12 crosses over his past four starts alone.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christophe Galtier trying to rebuild Nice in his own image

A solid defense is the key to a successful season for Christophe Galtier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Nantes Yilmaz scored a goal in a 1-1 stalemate against Nantes on Saturday.

Impact Yilmaz had a good game for the home team. The 36-year-old scored the side's only goal in the match which was his third of the league campaign. Other than that, Yilmaz also won a couple of aerial duels.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bottom side Metz stuns Nice 1-0 in French league

Bottom side Metz has stunned second-placed Nice 1-0 in the French league

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan David growing into scoring machine for Lille

Jonathan David had struggled to find his mark at French club Lille

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in UCL win Yilmaz had three shots (off target), three dribbles, two corners and three dispossessions in Tuesday's 1-0 win over RB Salzburg.

Impact Yilmaz had a massive contribution in the winning goal after his incredible run in the box eventually led to the ball getting in the feet of Jonathan David for the score. The forward had his usual number of great plays and put in a ton of effort but he remains scoreless since September with just one assist in seven appearances (six starts) over the same period.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David scores as Lille beats Salzburg in Champions League

In-form Canada striker Jonathan David scored a 12th goal this season as Lille beat Salzburg 1-0 in the Champions League to claim the top spot in their group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots off bench Yilmaz had two shot (one on target) in one minute off the bench in Friday's 2-2 draw to Monaco.

Impact Yilmaz likely was dealing with somne fatigue after international duty cause his appearance on the bench was a bit of a surprise. The veteran should be back in the lineup next week but has only recorded one assist with no goals over his past six appearances (five starts).

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France, Belgium win to reach World Cup; Dutch slip to draw

Kylian Mbappe’s four goals in an 8-0 rout of Kazakhstan ensured defending champion France reached next year’s World Cup along with victorious Belgium

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes four shots in draw Yilmaz had four shots (two on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one aerial won in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Angers.

Impact Yilmaz had a decent outing in his return after a minor issue but remains with just one assist and no goals over his past five matches. He's been productive in peripheral stats though racking up 15 shots (five on target), six chances created and 12 crosses over the same period.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Angers clash Yilmaz (illness) was named in the 20-man squad for Saturday's match versus Angers.

Impact Yilmaz missed the midweek Euro tie due to an illness but should be full go here in the final game before the international break. He's been in a good form of late with one goal and three assists over his past six starts while racking up a ton of peripheral numbers in multiple categories and will look to do some more damage against the out-of-form lately Angers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Yilmaz (illness) will be out for Tuesday's clash with Sevilla, according to manager Jocelyn Gourvennec.

Impact Yilmaz apparently started to get sick Saturday, and has gotten worse since then, to the point where he is not included in the Champions League squad. The forward will be hard to replace as he is truly the talisman of Lille, though perhaps Jonathan David will get more chances up front Tuesday. Yilmaz will hope to return Saturday, against Angers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss to PSG Yilmaz tallied one assist, two shots (one on target), two chances created and a yellow card in Friday's 2-1 loss to PSG.

Impact Yilmaz was dominant in the first half and made some terrific plays including setting up the opener for Lille after a brilliant individual run on the wing. That was his first major contribution in last four starts and he's now mounted three goals and three assists on the season while adding steady peripheral numbers on regular basis.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Di Maria leads PSG to 2-1 comeback win over Lille

Angel Di Maria set up the equalizer and then netted the winning goal himself as Paris Saint-Germain rallied past defending champion Lille 2-1 on Friday to stretch its lead at the t...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lille heads to Paris to face PSG in French league

Defending champion Lille is trying just to stay in the top half of the standings instead of challenging at the top of the French league

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sends four crosses versus Brest Yilmaz had one shot (off target), two chances created and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Brest.

Impact Yilmaz had another solid display here but was kept scoreless again. The veteran has now been without a goal or an assist in three consecutive matches but has been productive with nine shots, four chances created and nine crosses over the same span.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots in scoreless draw Yilmaz had five shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate), three dribbles and a yellow card in Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Sevilla.

Impact Yilmaz was very active up front in his return after missing the weekend with suspension but was a bit wasteful putting just one of his five efforts on target. The veteran has now failed to score in back to back matches despite a total of eight shots over that stint and remains with three goals and two assists on the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona plays for Champions League survival

Barcelona needs to find a way to beat Dynamo Kyiv at home to have a realistic chance of advancing to the knockout stage of the Champions League

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for Brest match Yilmaz (suspension) is available for Saturday's match versus Brest.

Impact Yilmaz has been very steady all season long producing solid numbers across the board. He's already sitting at three goals and two assists on the campaign and is a great fantasy weapon in most formats.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE