Merih Demiral

Türkiye·FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 — Türkiye

CB · Defender · Centre-back

27y·Türkiye·190cm

Small samplePrime (27–31)

Apps2

Min180

G0P0

A0P0

Rating4.29

Form

Apps2

Min180

G0P0

A0P0

Rating4.29

Form

Small samplePrime (27–31)

4.3

World Cup 2026

· TürkiyeGroup Group D · 4th

Tournament2 apps187'0 G0 Aavg 6.7

Last: Türkiye 3–2 USA

v Paraguay 6.7 · 0.34 xGv Australia 6.6 · 0.02 xG

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Overview

At a glance

Shots on Target

P95

Shots

P95

Aerial Duels Won

P91

Tackles

P16

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar, AI summary, and role fit.

Radar

vs. Defenders across domestic leagues, 2026

Performing below average

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Defender · Centre-back

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.

elite shots on targetelite shotsoutstanding aerial duels wonstrong npxgstrong big chances createdstrong xgstrong pass accuracylimited duels won %limited interceptionslimited tackleslimited dribbleslimited blocked shotslimited assistslimited goals

An elite-level defender with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.

Role Suitability

Sweeper

Ball-Playing Defender

Stopper

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar vs position cohort.

Radar

vs. Defenders across domestic leagues, 2026

Performing below average

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Summary

Season summary

AI scouting read on this season.

Defender · Centre-back

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.

An elite-level defender with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.

Season stats

Attributes

Position-aware totals with per-90 toggle.

Attributes

Defending

Tackles1P16

Interceptions1P26

Duels Won %46.4%P28

Passing

xA0.16P70

Key Passes1P56

Pass Accuracy93%P83

Scouting

Strengths & weaknesses

Percentile outliers for this position.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Elite shots on target
Elite shots
Outstanding aerial duels won
Strong npxg

Weaknesses

Limited duels won %
Limited interceptions
Limited tackles
Limited dribbles

Pitch

Position & notes

Average position and league context.

Average Position

Average position

Per-match (2 matches)

Demiral · 2026

Analysis

Insights

Model-driven scouting notes for this season.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Elite shots on target
Elite shots
Outstanding aerial duels won
Strong npxg

Weaknesses

Limited duels won %
Limited interceptions
Limited tackles
Limited dribbles

Merih Demiral

World Cup 2026

At a glance

Profile shape

Profile shape

Season summary

Role fit

Attributes

Strengths & weaknesses

Position & notes

Insights