Quentin Merlin

League: Ligue 1Team: RennesNationality: France
Positions:LBLMage:~23

Estimated market value (beta)

€27.1m€121.8m
Confidence: 62%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 68.8 / 100 · Confidence = 62%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration78

Explosive first steps useful for overlapping runs and recovery sprints. (conf 0.8)

Top speed74

Sustained sprint pace that supports transition play. (conf 0.7)

Agility76

Quick change of direction, helps in tight wide areas. (conf 0.7)

Stamina78

Consistent engine for up-and-down flank work over a full match. (conf 0.7)

Control

First touch70

Generally reliable control when receiving under pressure. (conf 0.6)

Dribbling75

Comfortable carrying the ball forward and taking opponents one-on-one. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding60

Can protect possession but not a primary strength against physical defenders. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking68

Solid technique for crosses and strikes from distance when needed. (conf 0.6)

Distribution

Short passing75

Comfortable in combination play and quick link-up passing on the flank. (conf 0.7)

Long passing65

Decent range to switch play but not a specialist distributor. (conf 0.6)

Crossing74

Accurate delivery from wide positions and overlapping runs. (conf 0.7)

Vision70

Good awareness to pick forward passes and support attacking moves. (conf 0.6)

Chance threat

Finishing60

Capable in the box when opportunities arise but not a primary finisher. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection58

Occasionally attempts speculative efforts; decision-making can vary. (conf 0.5)

Off-ball movement70

Makes useful runs to create width and support attacks. (conf 0.6)

Set-piece shot50

Not primarily known for set-piece scoring; occasional taker. (conf 0.4)

Duels

Aerial55

Average in aerial duels given modest height and role on the flank. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels65

Competent in 1v1s on the deck, uses technique and balance. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity70

Active in pressing triggers and quick to close opponents on his side. (conf 0.6)

Defensive disruption68

Intervenes effectively in transitional moments and tackles in wide areas. (conf 0.6)

Defensive positioning66

Reasonable positional sense that continues to improve with experience. (conf 0.6)

Mental

Composure68

Generally calm in possession and when recycling play under pressure. (conf 0.6)

Decision making64

Makes good choices often but still developing tactical consistency. (conf 0.6)

Work rate78

High work rate, contributes both defensively and in attack. (conf 0.7)

Resilience

Injury reliability85

Relatively few long-term absences reported; generally available. (conf 0.6)

Outlook

Potential78

Young profile with scope to refine defensive and technical traits. (conf 0.6)

Reputation45

Recognised domestically but not yet widely established internationally. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Energetic left-sided defender who combines direct dribbling and rhythmic overlapping runs with improving defensive awareness. Comfortable on the ball and predisposed to contribute in attack from deeper positions; suited to systems that ask full-backs to provide width and delivery.

Has been deployed both as a traditional full-back and in more advanced wide roles, showing tactical versatility.

Noted for speed and willingness to carry the ball into the final third, frequently supplying crosses from the flank.

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