Who should replace Mehdi Merghem?
RW/RMBastia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Merghem's profile ↗
Mehdi Merghem is a right winger/right midfielder for Bastia in Ligue 2, having made 35 appearances in the 2023/24 season, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Merghem, Junya Ito from KRC Genk and Ludovic Blas from Stade Rennais both present strong tactical fits, scoring 84/100, while Yáser Asprilla from Girona FC and Kang-in Lee from Atlético Madrid also offer solid alternatives with fits of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 33 | €3.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Yáser Asprillasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | İrfan Can Kahvecisimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 31 | €3.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Younes Namlisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Emre Morsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mehdi Merghem
≈ 100% Mehdi Merghem · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Merghem · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Merghem · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mehdi Merghem?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Junya Ito (KRC Genk) does the closest job to Mehdi Merghem, at 94/100 on profile. Yáser Asprilla and Ludovic Blas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mehdi Merghem?
Yes — Junya Ito (KRC Genk) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €3.1m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mehdi Merghem?
Doppel learns Mehdi Merghem's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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