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. For those seeking the best replacement for Mertens, Sebastian Szymański (Stade Rennais) and Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt) both offer a tactical fit score of 84/100, making them strong alternatives for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jefferson Savarinosimilar↗ | Fluminense | 30 | €7.4m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Dries Mertens · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dries Mertens?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sebastian Szymański (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Dries Mertens, at 95/100 on profile. Farès Chaïbi and Ryotaro Ito follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dries Mertens?
Yes — Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 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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