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Dries Mertens

Published: December 20th, 2023 (12/20/2023)
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Name: Dries Mertens

DoB: 5/6/1987 (36 years old)

Position: AM (C), ST (C)

Club: Galatasaray

Division: Turkish Super League

Nationality: BEL

EU National: Yes

Contract Start: 8/8/2022

Contract End: 6/30/2024

Transfer Value: $1.8M - $3.9M

Pref. Foot: Right

Left Foot: Fairly Strong

Right Foot: Very Strong

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 134 lbs

All-time Apps: 574

All-time Gls: 206

Current Ability: 135

Potential Ability: 166

Player Attributes

Technical

Corners 12
Crossing 13
Dribbling 13
Finishing 12
First Touch 17
Free Kicks 13
Heading 7
Long Shots 13
Long Throws 3
Marking 4
Passing 14
Penalties 16
Tackling 6
Technique 17

Mental

Aggression 14
Anticipation 17
Bravery 13
Composure 15
Concentration 13
Decisions 16
Determination 17
Flair 15
Leadership 16
Off the Ball 15
Positioning 9
Teamwork 16
Vision 15
Work Rate 14

Physical

Acceleration 13
Agility 15
Balance 8
Jumping Reach 6
Natural Fitness 15
Pace 8
Stamina 10
Strength 7

Hidden

Versatility 13
Temperament 12
Sportsmanship 6
Professionalism 18
Pressure 15
Loyalty 18
Injury Proneness 11
Important Matches 15
Dirtiness 10
Controversy 10
Consistency 14
Ambition 16
Adaptability 17

Goalkeeping

Throwing 1
Rushing out Tendency 2
Reflexes 1
Punching Tendency 1
One on Ones 3
Kicking 2
Handling 1
Eccentricity 1
Communication 2
Command of Area 1
Aerial Reach 1

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Future Career

Season Age Club Division Appearances Goals Assists Avg. Rating xG/90 xA/90 Pass Completion % Prog. Passes/90 Key Passes/90 Dribbles/90 Tackles/90 Interceptions/90 Goals Allowed/90
2024 37 Galatasaray Turkish Super League 38 4 6 6.90 0.13 0.21 85% 2.14 1.59 1.28 2.02 1.40 -
2023 36 Galatasaray Turkish Super League - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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