Ryan Merlen
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Ryan Merlen 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Ryan Merlen has appeared in 33 Pro League matches this season, totalling 947 minutes at an average rating of 6.29. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.30 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.48 | 90 |
| Shots | 24 | 2.30 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.50 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.38 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 1.14 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.67 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 90 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.80 | 83 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.71 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.48 | 92 |
Ryan Merlen has taken 24 shots with 5 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ryan Merlen has 2 assists and 19 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 53 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 619 | 58.80 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 493 | 46.90 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 62 | 5.89 | 100 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.76 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 8.46 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 113 | 10.74 | 99 |
Ryan Merlen has completed 493 of 619 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.86 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 1.52 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 35 | 3.33 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 1.52 | 73 |
| Touches | 788 | 74.90 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 195 | 18.53 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.86 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.19 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 1.14 | 58 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.48 | 47 |
Ryan Merlen completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.76 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.38 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.67 | 30 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.52 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 71 | 6.75 | 94 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Ryan Merlen makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 118 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.76 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.29 | 75 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.10 | 99 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.29 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 0.95 | 2 |
| 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 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at left winger (1) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ryan Merlen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Ryan Merlen has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 33 appearances (7 starts), totalling 947 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ryan Merlen has attempted 24 shots with 5 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Merlen has created 18 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). Ryan Merlen has contributed 19 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Merlen has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 493 from 619 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Merlen has won 35 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Merlen has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 8 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 Mechelen on July 21st. Sint-Truiden won 3-0. Ryan Merlen played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
- July 21st3-0 winvsMechelen(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.31)
- July 26th3-1 lossatAnderlecht(72 mins, rating 7)
- November 28th1-1 drawvsGent(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- September 29th2-0 lossatClub Brugge(63 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.57)
- July 30th2-1 winvsUnion Saint-Gilloise(79 mins, rating 7.27)
Next fixture
Ryan Merlen and Sint-Truiden are next in action on November 21st against Lommel SK in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sint-Truiden vs Lommel SK match preview.
Teammates at Sint-Truiden
Ryan Merlen currently plays alongside Kaito Matsuzawa, Isaías Delpupo, Nelson Ishiwatari, Matt Lendfers, Joedrick Pupe, Robert-Jan Vanwesemael, Shion Shinkawa, Leo Kokubo, Hugo Lambotte, Visar Musliu, Loïc Mbe Soh, Andrés Ferrari, Jay-David Mbalanda, Illyès Benachour, Oumar Diouf, Wolke Janssens, Ryan Merlen, Abdoulaye Sissako, Alouis Diriken, Frederic Soelle Soelle, Taiga Hata, Adam Nhaili, Shogo Taniguchi and Ilias Sebaoui at Sint-Truiden.