CB
Quentin Merlin
CB · Defender · Reading defender
23y·🇫🇷France
Apps24
Min1,728
G1P72
A3P91
xG0.9P75
xA2.5P91
Rating6.80
Form
WWLDW
Strong sampleProspect (≤23)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.31
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.25
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.8
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.51.0%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.26
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.105
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.10
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.14
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.27
Radar
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Defender · Reading defender
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.
outstanding key passesoutstanding assistsoutstanding xastrong shots on targetlimited pass accuracy
An elite-level defender with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.