Khalis Merah
France
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Khalis Merah 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Khalis Merah has appeared in 22 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 1,149 minutes at an average rating of 6.35. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 22 | 1,149 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 27 | 6.35 |
 Europa League | 8 | 401 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5.15 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.25 |
| Total | 32 | 1,707 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 36 | 6.11 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.31 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.23 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.86 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 65 |
Khalis Merah has taken 6 shots with 3 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 192 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 1.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Khalis Merah has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. Khalis Merah has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 53rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 494 | 38.70 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 422 | 33.10 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 0.86 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 23 |
| Backward passes | 149 | 11.67 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 2.58 | 10 |
Khalis Merah has completed 422 of 494 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.86 | 55 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.33 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 61 | 4.78 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.31 | 18 |
| Touches | 657 | 51.50 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 130 | 10.18 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 1.33 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.57 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.10 | 54 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.17 | 38 |
Khalis Merah completes 11 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 61 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 2.11 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.57 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.55 | 26 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.31 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 3.92 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Errors led to shot | 5 | 0.39 | 100 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Khalis Merah makes 27 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.86 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.43 | 44 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Khalis Merah has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly attacking midfielder (9 appearances), also at striker (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Khalis Merah
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Khalis Merah has scored 1 assist across 22 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1149 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Khalis Merah has attempted 6 shots with 3 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.99 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Khalis Merah has created 11 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (65% success rate). Khalis Merah has contributed 12 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Khalis Merah has registered 27 tackles (20 won), 7 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 422 from 494 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Khalis Merah has won 61 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
Khalis Merah has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 20.
About Khalis Merah
Khalis Merah is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Olympique Lyonnais in the Ligue 1, representing France. Khalis Merah is right-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 24 February 2007.
Most recent appearance
Khalis Merah's most recent match was away at Auxerre on August 13th. Olympique Lyonnais won 3-1. Khalis Merah played 23 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Khalis Merah and Olympique Lyonnais are next in action on April 13th against Paris in the Coupe de France. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Paris vs Olympique Lyonnais match preview.
Teammates at Olympique Lyonnais
Khalis Merah currently plays alongside Moussa Niakhaté, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez, Rémi Himbert, Mathys de Carvalho, Noah Nartey, Ruben Kluivert, Noham Kamara, Khalis Merah, Tyler Morton, Nicolás Tagliafico, Zachary Athekame, Steeve Kango, Ernest Nuamah, Lassine Diarra, Julien Duranville, Pavel Sulc, Corentin Tolisso, Justin Bengui, Dominik Greif, Mads Bidstrup, Keito Nakamura, Abner, Mohamed Ouédraogo, Felix Bacher, Loïs Openda, Paul Akouokou, Clinton Mata, Tanner Tessmann, Rémy Descamps and Kaïl Boudache at Olympique Lyonnais.