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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Tall midfielder who builds up speed gradually. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable straight-line speed for his size. (conf 0.45)
Rangy 1.88 m build limits sharp turns in tight spaces. (conf 0.45)
Covers lots of ground in midfield across a full season. (conf 0.45)
Control
Clean control in midfield, comfortable receiving. (conf 0.45)
Carries the ball short distances but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.45)
Uses his 1.88 m frame to shield the ball in midfield. (conf 0.45)
Capable striker from distance, scored a few goals at Liège and STVV. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Keeps possession safely and links play in the middle third. (conf 0.45)
Can switch play from deep, with moderate range. (conf 0.45)
Little crossing involved in his midfield role. (conf 0.42)
Sees the simple pass; not a creative playmaker. (conf 0.42)
Chance threat
Occasional goals from midfield; not a finisher. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable shot choices from midfield and the edge of the box. (conf 0.45)
Arrives late in the box from deeper positions. (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball or long-range record at club level. (conf 0.38)
Duels
Tall and comfortable in the air in midfield. (conf 0.45)
Wins his share of duels with his size and reach. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Presses and covers well in the middle of the park. (conf 0.45)
Breaks up play and wins the ball back regularly. (conf 0.45)
Disciplined in front of the defence as the holding player. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Calm on the ball under normal pressure; not a playmaker. (conf 0.45)
Simple, safe decisions in possession in midfield. (conf 0.45)
Consistent worker, Liège's Player of the Season in his second year. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Regular starter at Liège and STVV; no major layoffs found. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
At 24 he has settled into the top flight; limited further headroom. (conf 0.42)
Solid Jupiler Pro League midfielder without a wider profile. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ryan Merlen is a 1.88 m defensive midfielder who can also play in the attacking midfield role for Sint-Truiden in the Jupiler Pro League. Born in Lens, he came through the academies of AMS Lensoise and RC Lens, where he signed his first professional contract in 2019, and played five times for France at under-16 level. He joined RFC Liège in 2022, helped the club to promotion to the Challenger Pro League, and moved to Sint-Truiden in June 2025. He is a right-footed, hard-working ball-winner who adds some goals from midfield.
Named RFC Liège's Player of the Season in his second year at the club.