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 Kevin Paredes, Anthony Caci, Germán Valera. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 87/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wittek scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Quentin Merlin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Quentin Merlin
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Quentin Merlin · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Quentin Merlin?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Quentin Merlin, with a 87/100 overall match. Anthony Caci and Germán Valera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Quentin Merlin?
Yes. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
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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