Players like Dries Mertens
CAMGalatasaray · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDries Mertens's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dries Mertens are Sebastian Szymański, Farès Chaïbi, Ryotaro Ito. Doppel rates Sebastian Szymański (Stade Rennais) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dries Mertens is a creative attacking midfielder, showcasing elite playmaking skills with a top 3% rating among his peers. His ability to deliver key passes, accurate crosses, and create big chances underlines his vision and technical prowess, making him a pivotal force in Galatasaray's attack. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, further emphasizing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dries Mertens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
* 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: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dries Mertens?
Statistically, Sebastian Szymański (Stade Rennais) is the closest look-alike to Dries Mertens — 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 Dries Mertens?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastian Szymański (Stade Rennais) is the closest profile to Dries Mertens, with a 85/100 overall match. Farès Chaïbi and Ryotaro Ito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dries Mertens?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dries Mertens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dries Mertens's 2024/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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