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Players like Mexx Meerdink

STAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMexx Meerdink's profile ↗

The players most similar to Mexx Meerdink are Patrik Schick, Aaron Bibout, Tolu Arokodare. Doppel rates Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aaron Bibout scores 84/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.

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About Mexx Meerdink

Mexx Meerdink is a clinical finisher and aerial threat, embodying the archetype of a penalty-box poacher. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his peers, he excels in converting chances, boasting an elite finishing ability and dominance in aerial duels. While his creative metrics could improve, his knack for finding the net makes him a reliable goal-scorer when fit, although his injury history raises some concerns about availability.

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Mexx Meerdink

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Patrik Schicksimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen30€17m9484
2Aaron Biboutsimilar↗KRC Genk22€3.6m9484
3Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗KRC Genk26€18m9385
4Akor Adamssimilar↗Montpellier26€15m9383
5Serhou Guirassysimilar↗Borussia Dortmund30€34m9283
6Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United28€9.1m9284
7Valentín Castellanossimilar↗Lazio28€29m9282
8Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗Leeds United29€24m9282
9Thierno Barrysimilar↗Villarreal24€31m9183
10Edin Džekosimilar↗Fenerbahçe40€900k9184
11Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗Juventus26€34m9083
12Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗FC Barcelona38€6.5m9082

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Mexx Meerdink

1. Patrik SchickBayer 04 Leverkusen84/100

≈ 100% Mexx Meerdink · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90

2. Aaron BiboutKRC Genk84/100

≈ 100% Mexx Meerdink · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %

3. Tolu ArokodareKRC Genk85/100

≈ 100% Mexx Meerdink · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Mexx Meerdink?

By Doppel's fit score, Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Mexx Meerdink, with a 84/100 overall match. Aaron Bibout and Tolu Arokodare are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Mexx Meerdink?

Yes. Aaron Bibout (KRC Genk) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.6m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Mexx Meerdink?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mexx Meerdink's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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