Players like Dries Mertens
CAMGalatasaray · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDries Mertens's profile ↗
Dries Mertens is an attacking midfielder for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 33 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 goals and 7 assists. Players similar to Mertens include Sebastian Szymański of Fenerbahçe, Alan Patrick from Internacional, and Jonas Hofmann of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, all boasting fit scores of 85/100, highlighting their comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Dries Mertens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | David Tijaničsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 84 | 83 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Dušan Tadićsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 38 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dries Mertens?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastian Szymański (Fenerbahçe) is the closest profile to Dries Mertens, with a 85/100 overall match. Alan Patrick and Jonas Hofmann are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dries Mertens?
Yes. David Tijanič (Göztepe) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.3m.
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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