Ryan Merlen
France
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Ryan Merlen 2026/2027 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Ryan Merlen has appeared in 4 Pro League matches this season, totalling 278 minutes at an average rating of 7.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 4 | 278 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7.44 |
 Europa League | 2 | 161 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.88 |
| Total | 6 | 439 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7.25 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 1.29 | 99 |
| Shots | 8 | 2.60 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.30 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.32 | 90 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.32 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.97 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.60 | 91 |
| Key passes | 7 | 2.30 | 90 |
| Chances created | 7 | 2.27 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.65 | 94 |
Ryan Merlen has taken 8 shots with 4 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ryan Merlen has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 40 minutes. Ryan Merlen has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 111 | 35.90 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 84 | 27.20 | 31 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 3.88 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 4.53 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 6.15 | 60 |
Ryan Merlen has completed 84 of 111 passes at 76% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.65 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.97 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 10 | 3.24 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.97 | 67 |
| Touches | 150 | 48.60 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 40 | 12.95 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.65 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.97 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ryan Merlen completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.97 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.32 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.65 | 42 |
| Clearances | 4 | 1.29 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 5.83 | 67 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Ryan Merlen makes 3 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 93 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.97 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.32 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.32 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.62 | 38 |
| 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 |
Ryan Merlen has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly attacking midfielder (2 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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31 yrs
22 yrsRyan Merlen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 33 | 947 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 6.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 25 | 2,019 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 43 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Pro League | 28 | 1,824 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 45 | 7.12 |
About Ryan Merlen
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, Ryan Merlen has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 278 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Ryan Merlen has attempted 8 shots with 4 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Merlen has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Ryan Merlen has contributed 7 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Merlen has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 84 from 111 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Merlen has won 10 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Merlen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Ryan Merlen
Ryan Merlen is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Sint-Truiden in the Pro League, representing France. Ryan Merlen is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 11 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Ryan Merlen's most recent match was away at Union Saint-Gilloise on April 23rd. Sint-Truiden lost 0-3. Ryan Merlen played 33 minutes with a match rating of 6.3.
Recent matches
- April 23rd0-3 lossvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(33 mins, rating 6.3)
- August 1st1-4 winatAntwerp(90 mins, 2 assists, 1 yellow card, rating 7.97)
- September 17th4-2 lossatOmonia Nicosia(71 mins, rating 6.34)
- August 30th1-0 winvsOmonia Nicosia(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.42)
- April 26th3-3 drawatCercle Brugge(87 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.63)
Next fixture
Ryan Merlen and Sint-Truiden are next in action on July 21st against La Louvière in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sint-Truiden vs La Louvière match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Ryan Merlen currently plays alongside Nelson Ishiwatari, Ryotaro Araki, Rune Verheyden, Joedrick Pupe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Visar Musliu, Kota Takai, Frédéric Soèllé Soèllé, Oumar Diouf, Shion Shinkawa, Ryan Merlen, Leo Kokubo, Illyès Benachour, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Alouis Diriken, Abdoulaye Sissako, Wolke Janssens, Jeremy Mbambi, Shogo Taniguchi, Ilias Sebaoui, Matt Lendfers, Jay-David Mbalanda, Samed Bazdar, Arbnor Muja, Ahmad Abu Rasen, Kaito Matsuzawa and Taiga Hata at Sint-Truiden.