Players like Quentin Merlin
LB/LMStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitQuentin Merlin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Quentin Merlin are Romain Perraud, Nazinho, Mats Rots. Doppel rates Romain Perraud (Lille) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dimitrios Giannoulis scores 84/100 at about €3.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Quentin Merlin is a dynamic left-back with a flair for attacking contributions, showcasing his ability as a key playmaker in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his peers, he excels in creating chances, evidenced by his impressive key passes and accurate final-third deliveries. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his overall reliability is underscored by his consistent availability, missing only 16 games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Quentin Merlin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Quentin Merlin
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Quentin Merlin?
Statistically, Romain Perraud (Lille) is the closest look-alike to Quentin Merlin — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Quentin Merlin?
By Doppel's fit score, Romain Perraud (Lille) is the closest profile to Quentin Merlin, with a 85/100 overall match. Nazinho and Mats Rots are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Quentin Merlin?
Yes. Dimitrios Giannoulis (FC Augsburg) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Quentin Merlin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Quentin Merlin's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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