Who should replace Ryan Merlen?
CM/CAMSint-Truidense VV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Merlen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ryan Merlen, the best-fitting central midfielders are Teun Koopmeiners, Mario Pašalić, Valentin Eysseric. Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Valentin Eysseric at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ryan Merlen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Valentin Eyssericsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 34 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Giacomo Raspadorisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Claudio Aquinosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 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: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ryan Merlen · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ryan Merlen · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Merlen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) does the closest job to Ryan Merlen, at 93/100 on profile. Mario Pašalić and Valentin Eysseric follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Merlen?
Yes — Valentin Eysseric (Fatih Karagümrük) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Merlen?
Doppel learns Ryan Merlen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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