Merih Demiral
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Match-by-match stats
Merih Demiral 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Merih Demiral has appeared in 20 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,647 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 20 | 1,647 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 6.87 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5.59 |
 Kings Cup | 3 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.59 |
| Total | 29 | 2,322 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 6.58 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 69 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.80 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 87 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 78 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.11 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.49 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.11 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 88 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.16 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 55 |
Merih Demiral has taken 14 shots with 5 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 118 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Merih Demiral has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 549 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 812 | 44.40 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 688 | 37.60 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 57 | 3.11 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 35 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 2.62 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 133 | 7.27 | 91 |
Merih Demiral has completed 688 of 812 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.11 | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 75 | 4.10 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 42 | 2.30 | 98 |
| Touches | 999 | 54.60 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 146 | 7.98 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.60 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.38 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.11 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Merih Demiral completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 75 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.42 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.87 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 0.77 | 15 |
| Clearances | 77 | 4.21 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 2.79 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 57 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Merih Demiral makes 26 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 77 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.42 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.27 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 1.80 | 47 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Merih Demiral has committed 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right center back (19 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Merih Demiral previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 483 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.05 |
 World Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.00 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6.91 |
 FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 30 | 2,614 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 7.20 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 1,013 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 7.28 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7.10 |
| Kings Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 406 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7.14 |
 European Championship | 4 | 206 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 20 | 1,590 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 6.76 |
| Kings Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 28 | 1,523 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 6.64 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 28 | 1,915 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 7.06 |
 Europa League | 6 | 520 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7.55 |
 Champions League | 6 | 372 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.99 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 3 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 654 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.92 |
About Merih Demiral
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Merih Demiral has scored 2 goals across 20 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1647 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Merih Demiral has attempted 14 shots with 5 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Merih Demiral has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Merih Demiral has contributed 4 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Merih Demiral has registered 26 tackles (16 won), 14 interceptions, and 77 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 688 from 812 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Merih Demiral has won 75 of 126 total duels.
Discipline
Merih Demiral has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 7.
About Merih Demiral
Merih Demiral is a 28-year-old defender playing for Al Ahli in the Pro League, representing Turkey. Merih Demiral is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 5 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Merih Demiral's most recent match was away at Paraguay on December 8th. Al Ahli lost 0-1. Merih Demiral played 90 minutes, registering 5 shots with a match rating of 6.96.
Recent matches
- April 1st3-2 winvsUnited States(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 8th0-1 lossvsParaguay(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- August 15th2-0 lossatAustralia(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- October 9th1-2 winatVenezuela(45 mins, rating 6.56)
- July 28th4-0 winvsNorth Macedonia(27 mins, rating 6.44)
Teammates at Al Ahli
Merih Demiral currently plays alongside Yaseen Al-Zubaidi, Matteo Dams, Matheus Gonçalves, Ayman Fallatah, Ziyad Al-Johani, Saad Balobaid, Mohammed Abdulrahman, Abdulelah Al-Khaibri, Firas Al-Buraikan, Abdullah Abdo, Galeno, Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi, Rayan Hamed, Edouard Mendy, Enzo Millot, Valentin Atangana, Mohammed Sulaiman, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, Ali Majrashi, Ivan Toney, Roger Ibañez, Merih Demiral, Eid Al-Muwallad, Abdullah Otayf, Ricardo Mathias and Yazan Madani at Al Ahli.