Mehdi Merghem
France
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Mehdi Merghem 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Mehdi Merghem has appeared in 4 Premiership matches this season, totalling 199 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.90 | 89 |
| Shots | 7 | 3.20 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1.81 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 1.36 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.90 | 96 |
| Key passes | 6 | 2.70 | 96 |
| Chances created | 6 | 2.71 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.45 | 75 |
Mehdi Merghem has taken 7 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Mehdi Merghem has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 33 minutes. Mehdi Merghem has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 86 | 38.90 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 73 | 33.00 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 3.62 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 1.36 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 9.50 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 5.43 | 96 |
Mehdi Merghem has completed 73 of 86 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.81 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 3.17 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 8 | 3.62 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.36 | 75 |
| Touches | 134 | 60.60 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 38 | 17.19 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.36 | 96 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.45 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.90 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mehdi Merghem completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.45 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 4.52 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mehdi Merghem makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.36 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.81 | 32 |
| 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 |
Mehdi Merghem has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right winger (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsMehdi Merghem previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 7 | 389 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6.73 |
 CAF Champions League | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 African Nations Championship | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 12 | 467 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 6.96 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 66 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 35 | 2,584 | 5 | 1 | 93 | 72 | 7.52 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 12 | 506 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 29 | 1,537 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 31 | 7.09 |
About Mehdi Merghem
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Mehdi Merghem has scored 2 assists across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 199 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.9 assists per 90 minutes. Mehdi Merghem has attempted 7 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mehdi Merghem has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate). Mehdi Merghem has contributed 6 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mehdi Merghem has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 73 from 86 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Mehdi Merghem has won 8 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Mehdi Merghem has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Mehdi Merghem
Mehdi Merghem is a 29-year-old forward playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing France. Mehdi Merghem is left-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 19 July 1997.
Most recent appearance
Mehdi Merghem's most recent match was away at Motherwell on May 4th. Dundee United lost 3-0. Mehdi Merghem played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 lossatMotherwell(46 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 5th0-4 winatKilmarnock(63 mins, 2 assists, rating 8.1)
- December 29th0-2 lossvsDundee(60 mins, rating 6.85)
- February 1st4-0 lossatHearts(30 mins, rating 6.71)
- January 6th1-1 drawvsRangers(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Mehdi Merghem and Dundee United are next in action on November 7th against Celtic in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Celtic match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Mehdi Merghem currently plays alongside Kevin Ciubotaru, Mehdi Merghem, Abdoulaye Yoro, Lyall Cameron, Dario Naamo, Lachlan Rose, Jesse Randall, Joshua Rawlins, Miller Thomson, Jack Walton, Will Ferry, Zidane Iqbal, Neil Farrugia, Ross Graham, Zachary Sapsford, Idjessi Metsoko, Daniel Bennie, Michael Forbes, Dylan Tait, J. Amissah, Panutche Camara, Emmanuel Agyei, Bert Esselink and Iurie Iovu at Dundee United.