Dries Mertens alternatives
CAMGalatasaray · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDries Mertens's profile ↗
Dries Mertens is an attacking midfielder for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, boasting 33 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 goals and 7 assists over 1814 minutes. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Mertens, players like Sebastian Szymański from Stade Rennais, Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach all offer similar roles with fit scores of 84/100 and market values ranging from €2m to €13m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Dušan Tadićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dries Mertens
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dries Mertens?
Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 84/100 match to Dries Mertens.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dries Mertens?
Sebastian Szymański offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €13m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dries Mertens?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Dries Mertens'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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