Mehdi Merghem stats
France
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M. Merghem
Dundee UnitedForwardBefore the next match
Dundee United v Aberdeen, Saturday
What Aberdeen allow right wingers
Position stats8 appearances at RW against Aberdeen in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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Odds OutliersMehdi Merghem 2026/2027 season stats
As a right winger, Mehdi Merghem has appeared in 5 Premiership matches this season, totalling 218 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership attackers.
Attacking stats
Mehdi Merghem has taken 7 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 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 67th 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 36 minutes. Mehdi Merghem has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Mehdi Merghem has completed 75 of 89 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Mehdi Merghem completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 9 duels .
Defending stats
Mehdi Merghem makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Mehdi Merghem has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right winger (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Dundee United squad
M. Merghem
29 yrs#7
Z. Sapsford
24 yrs#9
L. Rose27 yrs#15
J. Randall
24 yrs#21
D. Bennie20 yrs#77
I. Metsoko24 yrs#93
P. Camara
29 yrs#8
D. Tait
24 yrs#10E. Agyei
21 yrs#12
Z. Iqbal
23 yrs#14
L. Cameron24 yrs#16
N. Farrugia
27 yrs#20A. Yoro
19 yrs#26
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25 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 African Nations Championship | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.05 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 12 | 506 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.88 |
2021/2022
| 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 5 appearances (4 starts), totalling 218 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.8 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 75 from 89 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Mehdi Merghem has won 9 of 23 total duels.
Discipline
Mehdi Merghem has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
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 at home against Falkirk on January 4th. Dundee United drew 1-1. Mehdi Merghem played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- January 4th1-1 drawvsFalkirk(19 mins, rating 6.5)
- 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)
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 Abdoulaye Yoro, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Idjessi Metsoko, Zidane Iqbal, Joshua Rawlins, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Daniel Bennie, Lyall Cameron, Ross Graham, Dario Naamo, Will Ferry, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Michael Forbes, Jack Walton, Panutche Camara, Bert Esselink, Emmanuel Agyei, J. Amissah and Iurie Iovu at Dundee United.