Dries Mertens 83 OVR - FIFA 17

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LW Belgium Calcio A Napoli
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 169 cm 61 kg 29 yrs
Dries Mertens
83
LW
R 4★4
Mertens
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 75 78 87 36 55
Belgium Calcio A Napoli
95 90 88 87 86 85 85 83 COMMON
89 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
92
Sprint Speed
86
75 Shooting
Finishing
71
Positioning
76
Long Shots
80
Shot Power
80
Penalties
78
FK Accuracy
77
Volleys
70
78 Passing
Vision
80
Short Pass
79
Long Pass
74
Curve
80
Crossing
76
FK Accuracy
77
87 Dribbling
Ball Control
87
Dribbling
87
Composure [simulator]
0
Balance
92
Agility
93
Reactions
77
36 Defending
Def. Awareness
30
Interceptions
0
Stand Tackle
40
Slide Tackle
40
Heading
35
55 Physical
Strength [simulator]
42
Jumping
60
Aggression
59
Stamina [simulator]
76

Player Info

Overall 83
Position LW
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateHigh / Low
Height169 cm
Weight61 kg
Age29
Nation Belgium
League Calcio A
Club Napoli
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

      Vincent Enyeama
      85
      GK
      R 1★3
      Enyeama
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 84 87 0 93 0 84
      Nigeria Ligue 1 LOSC Lille

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Andrea Consigli
      85
      GK
      R 1★3
      Consigli
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 87 87 0 88 0 86
      Italy Calcio A

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Gerónimo Rulli
      85
      GK
      R 1★3
      Rulli
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 81 0 89 0 86
      Argentina LaLiga Santander

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Rune Almenning Jarstein
      85
      GK
      R 1★4
      Jarstein
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 85 87 0 88 0 89
      Norway Bundesliga Hertha BSC

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Anthony Lopes
      85
      GK
      L 1★2
      Lopes
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 88 80 0 89 0 82
      Portugal Ligue 1 Olympique Lyon

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Orestis Karnezis
      84
      GK
      R 1★3
      Karnezis
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 85 88 0 88 0 84
      Greece Calcio A Udinese

      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

      Marek Hamšik
      87
      CM
      R 3★4
      Hamšik
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 87 89 88 72 78
      Slovakia Calcio A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lorenzo Insigne
      87
      LW
      R 4★3
      Insigne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 82 88 92 32 62
      Italy Calcio A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Radja Nainggolan
      87
      CM
      R 3★3
      Nainggolan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 86 86 89 87 89
      Belgium Calcio A Roma

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Miralem Pjanić
      87
      CM
      R 4★4
      Pjanić
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 76 84 92 90 70 75
      Bosnia Herzegovina Calcio A Juventus

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      José Callejón
      84
      RW
      R 3★2
      Callejón
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 83 75 85 40 70
      Spain Calcio A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ivan Perišić
      87
      CAM
      R 4★5
      Perišić
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 89 86 88 52 84
      Croatia Calcio A Inter

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      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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