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Quentin Merlin vs Nuno Mendes

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Nuno Mendes commands a higher market value (€75.0M vs €12.0M). Quentin Merlin leads in interceptions / 90. Nuno Mendes is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Nuno Mendes holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Quentin Merlin

Defender
France
€12.0M
23 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Nuno Mendes

Defender
Portugal
€75.0M
23 years old
Active Full-Back
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Playing Style Profiles

Quentin Merlin

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Nuno Mendes

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), heavily involved in possession (75 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.74 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (102 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.1 long balls/90, 70% accuracy) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricQuentin MerlinNuno MendesEdge
Goals / 900.090.14
Tackles won / 901.151.51Nuno
Interceptions / 901.481.33Quentin
Clearances / 901.672.10Nuno
Press intensity / 902.563.21Nuno
Pass accuracy %79.3090.20Nuno

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Quentin Merlin or Nuno Mendes?

Nuno Mendes commands a higher market value (€75.0M vs €12.0M). Quentin Merlin leads in interceptions / 90. Nuno Mendes is stronger in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Overall, Nuno Mendes holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Quentin Merlin has a market value of €12.0M, while Nuno Mendes is valued at €75.0M.

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