Players like Ryan Merlen
CM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Merlen's profile ↗
Ryan Merlen is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Sint-Truidense VV in the Belgian Pro League, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Merlen include Jarne Steuckers from KRC Genk and Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, both with a fit score of 87/100. Other notable players in a comparable role are Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Florian Sotoca from RC Lens, both offering similar statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Ryan Merlen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 89 | 87 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 3 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Claudio Aquinosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Merlen
≈ 100% Ryan Merlen · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ryan Merlen · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ryan Merlen · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Merlen?
By Doppel's fit score, Jarne Steuckers (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Ryan Merlen, with a 87/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Jonas Hofmann are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Merlen?
Yes. Claudio Aquino (Vélez Sarsfield) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Merlen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Merlen's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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