Quentin Merlin alternatives
LB/LMStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitQuentin Merlin's profile ↗
Quentin Merlin is a left-back/left midfielder for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, with 33 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists during the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Merlin, consider Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89/100, or Germán Valera of Elche, priced at €6m and a fit score of 88/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 91 | 89 |
| 2 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 88 | 88 |
| 4 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 10 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 85 | 85 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Quentin Merlin
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Quentin Merlin?
Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 86/100 match to Quentin Merlin.
Who is the best-value alternative to Quentin Merlin?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Quentin Merlin?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Quentin Merlin's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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