
Based on 2,530 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
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Make Merlin's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Quentin Merlin:
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