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 September 2026.
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Quentin Merlin is a dynamic left-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his playmaking abilities through key passes and accurate final-third deliveries. Ranking in the top 35% of his positional peers, he excels in creating chances and winning possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in transition. While aerial duels may not be his forte, his durability is notable, having missed just 16 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 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 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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