Quentin Merlin
France
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Quentin Merlin 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Quentin Merlin has appeared in 2 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 90 minutes at an average rating of 6.39. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Key passes | 1 | n/a | 79 |
| Chances created | 1 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances created | 1 | n/a | 93 |
Quentin Merlin has 0 assists and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Quentin Merlin has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 52 | n/a | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 44 | n/a | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 5 | n/a | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | n/a | 93 |
| Backward passes | 8 | n/a | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | n/a | 93 |
Quentin Merlin has completed 44 of 52 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 2 | n/a | 7 |
| Aerials won | 1 | n/a | 36 |
| Touches | 76 | n/a | 79 |
| Possession lost | 13 | n/a | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | n/a | 93 |
| Fouls won | 1 | n/a | 57 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | n/a | 93 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Quentin Merlin completes 0 dribbles and wins 2 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Interceptions | 2 | n/a | 93 |
| Clearances | 4 | n/a | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 3 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Quentin Merlin makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | n/a | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | n/a | 93 |
| 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 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Quentin Merlin previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Quentin Merlin has featured across 2 appearances (1 starts), totalling 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Quentin Merlin has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Quentin Merlin has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Quentin Merlin has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 44 from 52 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Quentin Merlin has won 2 of 6 total duels.
Discipline
Quentin Merlin has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
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 Le Mans on September 22nd. Rennes won 3-2. Quentin Merlin played 78 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- September 22nd3-2 winvsLe Mans(78 mins, rating 6.37)
- December 17th2-2 drawvsParis Saint Germain(12 mins, rating 6.42)
- 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)
Next fixture
Quentin Merlin and Rennes are next in action on May 19th against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tottenham Hotspur vs Rennes match preview.
Teammates at Rennes
Quentin Merlin currently plays alongside Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Sebastian Szymanski, Bryan Reynolds, Kilian Belazzoug, Eliezer Mayenda, Alidu Seidu, Mahamadou Nagida, Brice Samba, Mahdi Camara, Quentin Merlin, Nicolas Lemaître, Ayanda Sishuba, Boulaye Dia, Estéban Lepaul, Arnaud Nordin, Anthony Rouault, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Issa Soumaré, Adrien Thomasson, Charlie Cresswell, Elías Legendre Quiñónez, Ludovic Blas, Mousa Tamari, Valentin Rongier and Djaoui Cissé at Rennes.