Players like Xavier Mercier
CAMRWDM Brussels · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavier Mercier's profile ↗
Xavier Mercier is an attacking midfielder for RWDM Brussels in the Belgian Pro League, having made 30 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. Players similar to Mercier include Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard with a fit score of 88/100, and Jarne Steuckers from KRC Genk, also at 88/100. Alan Patrick and Younes Taha, both with fit scores of 86/100, further reflect a comparable role and statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Xavier Mercier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Marcus Edwardssimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €6.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 19 | €34m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xavier Mercier
≈ 100% Xavier Mercier · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Xavier Mercier · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Xavier Mercier · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavier Mercier?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Xavier Mercier, with a 88/100 overall match. Jarne Steuckers and Alan Patrick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xavier Mercier?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Xavier Mercier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Xavier Mercier's 2023/24 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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