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D. Mertens
ForwardDries Mertens 2024/2025 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Dries Mertens has appeared in 33 Super Lig matches this season, totalling 1,822 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super Lig midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2024/2025.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 33 | 1,822 | 5 | 7 | 65 | 39 | 7.10 |
 Europa League | 10 | 734 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 7 | 7.62 |
 Champions League | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Total | 45 | 2,616 | 6 | 12 | 108 | 46 | 7.21 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Dries Mertens has taken 43 shots with 22 on target (51% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dries Mertens has 7 assists and 65 key passes , creating 21 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. Dries Mertens has set up 72 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Dries Mertens has completed 496 of 688 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 43 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Dries Mertens completes 6 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 71 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
Dries Mertens makes 39 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Dries Mertens has committed 27 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Super LigMainly attacking midfielder (20 appearances), also at right winger (1) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 36 | 2,485 | 9 | 16 | 93 | 44 | 7.72 |
| Champions League | 11 | 559 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 6.61 |
| Europa League | 2 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.70 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 30 | 2,066 | 6 | 3 | 53 | 30 | 7.23 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.77 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 30 | 1,386 | 11 | 1 | 33 | 16 | 7.20 |
| Europa League | 6 | 233 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6.82 |
2020
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 4 | 181 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.68 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.97 |
About Dries Mertens
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dries Mertens has created 43 chances including 21 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (50% success rate). Dries Mertens has contributed 65 key passes and 164 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dries Mertens has registered 39 tackles (15 won), 8 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 496 from 688 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Dries Mertens has won 71 of 149 total duels.
Discipline
Dries Mertens has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 24.
About Dries Mertens
Dries Mertens is a 39-year-old forward, representing Belgium. Dries Mertens is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 6 May 1987.
Most recent appearance
Dries Mertens's most recent match was at home against İstanbul Başakşehir on September 13th. They won 2-0. Dries Mertens played 79 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.48.
Recent matches
- September 13th2-0 winvsİstanbul Başakşehir(79 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.48)
- February 27th0-2 winatGöztepe(68 mins, rating 6.45)
- September 24th3-0 winvsKayserispor(9 mins, rating 6.56)
- October 30th0-2 winatTrabzonspor(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 31st4-1 winvsSivasspor(20 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.1)