Dries Mertens 81 OVR - FC 24

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CF Belgium 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 169 cm 36 yrs
Dries Mertens
81
CF
R 4★4
Mertens
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 80 80 83 40 49
Belgium 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray
94 16 87 UCL_LIVE 85 TOTW 81 RARE
76 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
79
Sprint Speed
73
80 Shooting
Finishing
80
Positioning
81
Long Shots
82
Shot Power
78
Penalties
79
FK Accuracy
82
Volleys
70
80 Passing
Vision
83
Short Pass
84
Long Pass
72
Curve
82
Crossing
73
FK Accuracy
82
83 Dribbling
Ball Control
86
Dribbling
82
Composure [simulator]
84
Balance
90
Agility
79
Reactions
80
40 Defending
Def. Awareness
40
Interceptions
36
Stand Tackle
41
Slide Tackle
42
Heading
40
49 Physical
Strength [simulator]
35
Jumping
51
Aggression
59
Stamina [simulator]
67

Player Info

Full NameDries Mertens
Overall 81
Position CF
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateMedium / Medium
Height169 cm
Age36
Nation Belgium
League 'Süper Lig (TUR 1
Club Galatasaray
Card ID175943
Base ID175943

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Dries Mertens

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Baumann
      83
      GK
      R 1★1
      Baumann
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 84 84 80 83 42 81
      Germany Bundesliga TSG Hoffenheim

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Hugo Lloris
      83
      GK
      L 1★1
      Lloris
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 85 80 70 86 60 81
      France Premier League Spurs

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Casey Murphy
      83
      GK
      R 1★2
      Murphy
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 84 82 74 85 40 86
      United States LaLiga Santander

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Unai Sim?n
      83
      GK
      R 1★3
      Sim?n
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 84 79 77 85 49 84
      Spain LaLiga Santander Athletic Club

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Alex Meret
      83
      GK
      L 1★3
      Meret
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 83 80 72 86 44 83
      Italy Serie A TIM Napoli

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Adrianna Franch
      83
      GK
      R 1★2
      Franch
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 82 83 78 83 39 84
      United States Premier League

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Dries Mertens

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Demirbay
      85
      CM
      CAM
      L 4★4
      Demirbay
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 82 85 87 77 77
      Germany 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lucas Torreira
      82
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Torreira
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 70 77 80 79 78
      Uruguay 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Zaha
      85
      LM
      LW
      R 5★3
      Zaha
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 83 78 89 43 81
      Ivory Coast 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hakim Ziyech
      80
      RW
      L 5★2
      Ziyech
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 75 83 81 50 64
      Morocco 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Eze
      85
      CAM
      LW
      R 4★3
      Eze
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 80 99 86 54 73
      England Premier League Crystal Palace

      Creator behind the forward line

      Akt?rkoglu
      81
      LM
      R 4★3
      Akt?rkoglu
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 78 77 83 43 61
      Turkey 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.
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