Quentin Merlin
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Quentin Merlin 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Quentin Merlin has appeared in 33 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,530 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 33 | 2,530 | 1 | 5 | 47 | 56 | 6.92 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 259 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 7.89 |
| Total | 36 | 2,789 | 3 | 6 | 59 | 65 | 7.00 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.21 | 83 |
| Shots | 26 | 0.90 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.25 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.43 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 47 | 1.70 | 96 |
| Chances created | 44 | 1.57 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.18 | 71 |
Quentin Merlin has taken 26 shots with 7 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 97 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Quentin Merlin has 5 assists and 47 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 58 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1350 | 48.00 | 54 |
| Accurate passes | 1059 | 37.70 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 57 | 2.03 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.11 | 94 |
| Accurate crosses | 30 | 1.07 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 233 | 8.29 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 211 | 7.51 | 86 |
Quentin Merlin has completed 1059 of 1350 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 30 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.57 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.14 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 114 | 4.06 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.50 | 15 |
| Touches | 2173 | 77.30 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 537 | 19.10 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 27 | 0.96 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.07 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 0.78 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 0.92 | 66 |
Quentin Merlin completes 16 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 114 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 56 | 1.99 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 39 | 1.39 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 35 | 1.25 | 61 |
| Clearances | 57 | 2.03 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 131 | 4.66 | 69 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.18 | 46 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.11 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 71 |
Quentin Merlin makes 56 tackles and 35 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.78 | 22 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.07 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 52 | 1.85 | 49 |
| 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 |
Quentin Merlin has committed 22 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left back (14 appearances), also at left wing back (9) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Quentin Merlin previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 27 | 1,599 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 6.98 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 1,993 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 45 | 7.04 |
 Europa League | 7 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 6.99 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 24 | 1,802 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 31 | 6.76 |
| Europa League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 28 | 1,923 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 45 | 6.62 |
About Quentin Merlin
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Quentin Merlin has scored 1 goal and 5 assists across 33 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2530 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Quentin Merlin has attempted 26 shots with 7 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Quentin Merlin has created 44 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (50% success rate). Quentin Merlin has contributed 47 key passes and 159 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Quentin Merlin has registered 56 tackles (39 won), 35 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1059 from 1350 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Quentin Merlin has won 114 of 218 total duels.
Discipline
Quentin Merlin has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 30.
About Quentin Merlin
Quentin Merlin is a 24-year-old defender playing for Rennes in the Ligue 1, representing France. Quentin Merlin is left-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 16 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Quentin Merlin's most recent match was away at Olympique Marseille on September 3rd. Rennes lost 3-1. Quentin Merlin played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 7 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- September 3rd3-1 lossatOlympique Marseille(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- July 5th2-1 winvsParis(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.19)
- April 26th4-2 lossatOlympique Lyonnais(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.28)
- October 1st2-1 winvsNantes(90 mins, rating 7.27)
- August 1st0-3 winatStrasbourg(90 mins, rating 7.09)
Teammates at Rennes
Quentin Merlin currently plays alongside Ludovic Blas, Mathys Silistrie, Nordan Mukiele, Isiaka Soukouna, Paolo Limon, Kilian Belazzoug, Mahdi Camara, Bertuğ Yıldırım, Ibrahim Salah, Kader Meïté, Henrick Do Marcolino, Ayoub Akabou, Lucas Rosier, Quentin Merlin, Valentin Rongier, Alidu Seidu, Mahamadou Nagida, Mikayil Faye, Seko Fofana, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Breel Embolo, Anthony Rouault, Chibuike Ugochukwu, Estéban Lepaul, Djaoui Cissé, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Brice Samba, Lilian Brassier, Mousa Tamari, Arnaud Nordin, Hans Hateboer, Christopher Wooh, Sebastian Szymanski, Yassir Zabiri, Elías Legendre Quiñónez, Glen Kamara and Jordan James at Rennes.