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Zenia Mertens
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Z. Mertens
Zenia Mertens 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Zenia Mertens has appeared in 12 UEFA Women's Champions League matches this season, totalling 1,093 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UEFA Women's Champions League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 55 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.33 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.16 | 67 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 32 |
Zenia Mertens has taken 6 shots with 0 on target , scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 182 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zenia Mertens has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1093 minutes. Zenia Mertens has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 344 | 28.30 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 293 | 24.10 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.48 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 4.36 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 2.88 | 32 |
Zenia Mertens has completed 293 of 344 passes at 85% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.08 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 25 | 2.06 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.16 | 22 |
| Touches | 485 | 39.90 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 63 | 5.19 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.33 | 48 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.33 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.08 | 32 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zenia Mertens completes 0 dribbles and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.56 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.74 | 37 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.99 | 58 |
| Clearances | 66 | 5.43 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 2.31 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Zenia Mertens makes 19 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 66 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.25 | 34 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 71 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 1.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 0.58 | 37 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Zenia Mertens has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
UEFA Women's Champions LeagueMainly center back (7 appearances), also at left center back (3) and d (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Zenia Mertens previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Zenia Mertens
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zenia Mertens has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Zenia Mertens has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zenia Mertens has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 12 interceptions, and 66 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 293 from 344 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Zenia Mertens has won 25 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
Zenia Mertens has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 4.
About Zenia Mertens
Zenia Mertens is a 25-year-old defender, representing Belgium.. Born on 27 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Zenia Mertens's most recent match was away at Arsenal W on November 7th. They lost 3-1. Zenia Mertens played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.18.