Merlin 87 OVR - FC 24 Future Stars

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
LB France Ligue 1 OM
Left Foot ★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Mostly Explosive 174 cm 68 kg 21 yrs
Merlin
87
LB
L 3★3
Merlin
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 75 86 88 84 78
France Ligue 1 OM
73 SILVER 87 FUTURE STARS
88 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
90
Sprint Speed
87
75 Shooting
Finishing
73
Positioning
96
Long Shots
69
Shot Power
82
Penalties
77
FK Accuracy
84
Volleys
68
86 Passing
Vision
81
Short Pass
87
Long Pass
81
Curve
87
Crossing
93
FK Accuracy
84
88 Dribbling
Ball Control
88
Dribbling
90
Composure [simulator]
77
Balance
93
Agility
83
Reactions
83
84 Defending
Def. Awareness
83
Interceptions
84
Stand Tackle
92
Slide Tackle
87
Heading
63
78 Physical
Strength [simulator]
69
Jumping
80
Aggression
77
Stamina [simulator]
95

Player Info

Full NameQuentin Merlin
Overall 87
Position LB
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEMostly Explosive
Work RateHigh / Med
Height174 cm
Weight68 kg
Age21
Nation France
League Ligue 1
Club OM
Card ID50593264
Base ID261616

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 Merlin

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters maximize acceleration, first-touch separation, and direct 1v1 carries to force defensive turning actions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Ansu Fati
      89
      LW
      ST
      R 4★4
      Fati
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 88 84 92 42 68
      Spain Premier League Brighton

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Minteh
      87
      RW
      LW
      L 4★4
      Minteh
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 80 80 92 45 66
      Gambia Eredivisie Feyenoord

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Doku
      89
      RW
      RM LM LW
      R 5★4
      Doku
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 82 83 93 42 82
      Belgium Premier League Manchester City

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Fuseini
      85
      ST
      R 3★3
      Fuseini
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 98 85 78 91 50 75
      Ghana 3F Superliga (DEN 1) Randers FC

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Beier
      89
      ST
      RM LM CF
      R 4★4
      Beier
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 89 83 90 47 78
      Germany Bundesliga TSG Hoffenheim

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Dreyer
      88
      RW
      ST
      L 4★4
      Dreyer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 89 87 90 53 79
      Denmark 1A Pro League (BEL 1 RSC Anderlecht

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Isolate in wide channels

      Pin support players and attack outside shoulder repeatedly so the defender must turn and recover.

      Third-man diagonal runs

      Use a bounce pass then diagonal release behind the line to punish delayed body orientation.

      Tempo change before duel

      Slow-to-fast touches before contact create micro-separation against tackle timing windows.

      Front-post to cutback cycle

      Trigger front-post decoys, then recycle to cutback zones where tackle momentum is weakest.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot blocks central lanes and supports wide overloads.
      3-4-2-1

      Wide CBs and wingbacks isolate and stretch fullbacks.
      4-3-3

      Three forwards pin the back line and force 1v1s.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Merlin

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from stable rest-defense behind him and progressive outlets ahead of him, so his recoveries and first pass both matter.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Harit
      88
      LM
      LW
      R 5★5
      Harit
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 84 86 94 55 65
      Morocco Ligue 1 OM

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Clauss
      91
      RB
      RM
      R 4★4
      Clauss
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 80 87 88 86 84
      France Ligue 1 OM

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Kondogbia
      88
      CM
      L 4★4
      Kondogbia
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 79 83 83 87 90
      Central African Republic Ligue 1 OM

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ginola
      90
      LM
      CAM ST LW
      R 5★5
      Ginola
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 89 89 92 57 85
      France Ligue 1 HERO

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Za?re-Emery
      90
      CM
      R 5★4
      Za?re-Emery
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 80 87 90 85 87
      France Ligue 1 Paris SG

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Giuly
      90
      RM
      R 4★4
      Giuly
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 88 88 91 53 63
      France Ligue 1 HERO

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Progressive build-up lanes

      Give him one short pivot and one advanced lane so he can step in, pass through pressure, and still keep rest-defense stable.

      Front-foot rest-defense

      Use a holding midfielder close enough to sweep knockdowns and cover the space if he steps out to engage.

      Wide release patterns

      Fast wide players and overlap support make his diagonal switches and recovery defending more valuable.

      Set-piece dominance

      Attack corners and defend aerial restarts with him as the primary first-contact presence.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-3-3

      Best for wide overlaps, underlaps, and stable rest-defense behind the fullback lane.
      4-2-3-1

      Pairs outside support with a second midfielder covering the vacated channel.
      3-4-2-1

      Wingback roles maximize width while still keeping three defenders behind the ball.

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