Who should replace 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. The best replacements for Mertens, based on tactical fit, include Sebastian Szymański from Fenerbahçe, Farès Chaïbi from Eintracht Frankfurt, and Ryotaro Ito from Sint-Truidense VV, all achieving a fit score of 84/100. These players can effectively fill the role and replicate Mertens' contributions on the pitch.
Best replacements for Dries Mertens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Leo Waltasimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 23 | €3.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | David Tijaničsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
* 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, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dries Mertens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sebastian Szymański (Fenerbahçe) does the closest job to Dries Mertens, at 95/100 on profile. Ryotaro Ito and Farès Chaïbi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dries Mertens?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dries Mertens?
Doppel learns Dries Mertens's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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