Dries Mertens 91 OVR - FIFA 20 Flashback Player

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ST Belgium Serie A Napoli
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 169 cm 61 kg 33 yrs
Dries Mertens
91
ST
R 4★4
Mertens
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 91 88 94 40 59
Belgium Serie A Napoli
95 SBC_FLASHBACK 91 HEADLINERS_2 90 SHAPESHIFTER 89 UCL_TOTT 88 TOTW 87 87 UCL_RARE 91 FLASHBACK PLAYER
92 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
97
Sprint Speed
86
91 Shooting
Finishing
94
Positioning
95
Long Shots
88
Shot Power
87
Penalties
86
FK Accuracy
86
Volleys
76
88 Passing
Vision
91
Short Pass
90
Long Pass
81
Curve
90
Crossing
86
FK Accuracy
86
94 Dribbling
Ball Control
92
Dribbling
95
Composure [simulator]
84
Balance
96
Agility
98
Reactions
91
40 Defending
Def. Awareness
28
Interceptions
41
Stand Tackle
45
Slide Tackle
45
Heading
45
59 Physical
Strength [simulator]
43
Jumping
65
Aggression
65
Stamina [simulator]
81

Player Info

Full NameDries Mertens
Overall 91
Position ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateHigh / Low
Height169 cm
Weight61 kg
Age33
Nation Belgium
League Serie A
Club Napoli
Card ID151170887
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

      Nélson Semedo
      93
      RB
      R 4★3
      Semedo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 70 84 94 92 90
      Portugal LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Nicolás Tagliafico
      93
      LB
      L 3★2
      Tagliafico
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 76 89 92 93 90
      Argentina Eredivisie Ajax

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Idrissa Gueye
      93
      CM
      R 3★3
      Gueye
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 80 87 92 93 92
      Senegal Ligue 1 Conforama Paris Saint-Germain

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Blaise Matuidi
      92
      CDM
      L 2★2
      Matuidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 78 89 91 93 92
      France Serie A

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Ike Opara
      92
      CB
      R 2★2
      Opara
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 50 80 83 91 95
      United States MLS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Kenny Lala
      93
      RB
      R 3★3
      Lala
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 77 95 92 93 92
      France Ligue 1 Conforama RC Strasbourg Alsace

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      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

      Piotr Zielinski
      93
      CM
      R 5★5
      Zielinski
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 86 93 95 86 76
      Poland Serie A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Allan
      91
      CM
      R 4★3
      Allan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 81 88 91 92 91
      Brazil Serie A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lorenzo Insigne
      93
      LW
      R 4★4
      Insigne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 93 92 98 40 75
      Italy Serie A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      José Callejón
      92
      RM
      R 4★4
      Callejón
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 93 90 94 51 72
      Spain Serie A Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Christian Eriksen
      94
      CAM
      R 5★5
      Eriksen
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 95 96 95 60 75
      Denmark Serie A Inter

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Kevin De Bruyne
      95
      CM
      R 4★5
      Bruyne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 93 96 92 66 84
      Belgium Premier League Manchester City

      National-team style familiarity + 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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