Dries Mertens 86 OVR - FIFA 22 Time Warp

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CF Belgium Serie A TIM Napoli
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 169 cm 34 yrs
Dries Mertens
86
CF
R 4★4
Mertens
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 84 86 90 36 53
Belgium Serie A TIM Napoli
86 TOTW 86 VERSUS-FIRE 86 FUT-CHAMPIONS 84 86 TIME WARP
87 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
93
Sprint Speed
83
84 Shooting
Finishing
86
Positioning
84
Long Shots
83
Shot Power
82
Penalties
81
FK Accuracy
86
Volleys
72
86 Passing
Vision
88
Short Pass
91
Long Pass
78
Curve
89
Crossing
79
FK Accuracy
86
90 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
90
Composure [simulator]
83
Balance
94
Agility
95
Reactions
82
36 Defending
Def. Awareness
24
Interceptions
38
Stand Tackle
42
Slide Tackle
42
Heading
42
53 Physical
Strength [simulator]
39
Jumping
61
Aggression
63
Stamina [simulator]
70

Player Info

Full NameDries Mertens
Overall 86
Position CF
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work Rate2 / 1
Height169 cm
Age34
Nation Belgium
League Serie A TIM
Club Napoli
Card ID67284807
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

      Tyrick Mitchell
      88
      LB
      L 2★3
      Mitchell
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 55 77 85 90 85
      England Premier League Crystal Palace

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Wilfred Ndidi
      88
      CDM
      R 5★4
      Ndidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 73 82 84 90 87
      Nigeria Premier League Leicester City

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Onur Bulut
      88
      RB
      R 2★4
      Bulut
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 77 88 86 85 90
      Germany Süper Lig Kayserispor

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Séamus Coleman
      88
      RB
      R 3★3
      Coleman
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 78 83 86 90 86
      Ireland Republic Premier League Everton

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Yeimar Gómez Andrade
      88
      CB
      R 2★3
      Andrade
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 40 73 76 90 96
      Colombia MLS

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Juan Patiño
      88
      CB
      R 2★3
      Patiño
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 46 72 74 88 91
      Paraguay

      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

      Eljif Elmas
      87
      CAM
      R 5★4
      Elmas
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 86 83 90 66 78
      FYR Macedonia Serie A TIM Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lorenzo Insigne
      89
      LW
      R 4★4
      Insigne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 82 90 94 39 49
      Italy Serie A TIM Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Giovanni Di Lorenzo
      89
      RB
      R 5★3
      Lorenzo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 75 83 85 85 89
      Italy Serie A TIM Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hirving Lozano
      87
      RW
      R 4★3
      Lozano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 97 86 82 87 46 73
      Mexico Serie A TIM Napoli

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lorenzo Pellegrini
      89
      CAM
      R 3★3
      Pellegrini
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 85 90 90 81 85
      Italy Serie A TIM

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Radja Nainggolan
      90
      CAM
      R 3★4
      Nainggolan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 94 90 87 87 94
      Belgium Belgium Pro League Royal Antwerp FC

      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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