Who should replace 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. For those seeking the best replacement for Merlen, Florian Sotoca from RC Lens offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Teun Koopmeiners and Mario Pašalić from Atalanta also present strong options with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Giacomo Raspadorisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Merlen · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /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 94/100 on profile. Mario Pašalić and Giacomo Raspadori follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Merlen?
Yes — Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 86/100 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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