CB
Quentin Merlin
CB · Defender · Complete defender
23y·🇫🇷France·174cm
Apps27
Min1,992
G1P70
A4P93
xG0.9P68
xA3.3P93
Rating6.90
Strong sampleProspect (≤23)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.42
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.28
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.53.3%
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.4
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.3.28
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.33
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.79%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.126
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.12
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.17
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.29
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Defender · Complete defender
A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back.
outstanding key passesoutstanding xaoutstanding assistsstrong shots on target
An elite-level defender with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.
Role Suitability
Ball-Playing Defender