Mertens 86 OVR - FIFA 23 wc_rtwc

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
CF CAM, ST Belgium 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Explosive 169 cm 61 kg 35 yrs
Mertens
86
CF
CAM, ST
R 4★4
Mertens
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 85 83 90 36 56
Belgium 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray
95 FUTTIES_PREMIUM 91 TOTS 84 GOLD 86 WC_RTWC
87 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
94
Sprint Speed
82
85 Shooting
Finishing
87
Positioning
85
Long Shots
85
Shot Power
83
Penalties
82
FK Accuracy
85
Volleys
73
83 Passing
Vision
87
Short Pass
87
Long Pass
75
Curve
85
Crossing
76
FK Accuracy
85
90 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
90
Composure [simulator]
83
Balance
94
Agility
94
Reactions
82
36 Defending
Def. Awareness
24
Interceptions
38
Stand Tackle
42
Slide Tackle
42
Heading
42
56 Physical
Strength [simulator]
40
Jumping
59
Aggression
60
Stamina [simulator]
83

Player Info

Full NameDries Mertens
Overall 86
Position CF CAM, ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEExplosive
Work RateHigh / Low
Height169 cm
Weight61 kg
Age35
Nation Belgium
League 'Süper Lig (TUR 1
Club Galatasaray
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 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

      Gattuso
      85
      CM
      R 2★3
      Gattuso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 73 66 76 74 90 88
      Italy Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Matthäus
      88
      CB
      R 3★4
      Matthäus
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 82 87 77 90 80
      Germany Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Azpilicueta
      87
      CB
      RWB, RB
      R 2★4
      Azpilicueta
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 60 85 82 88 84
      Spain Premier League Chelsea

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Hegazi
      88
      CB
      R 2★3
      Hegazi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 32 62 67 90 96
      Egypt 'MBS Pro League (SAU 1 Al Ittihad

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Córdoba
      88
      CB
      R 2★3
      Córdoba
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 64 67 70 91 88
      Colombia Serie A TIM HERO

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Fred
      88
      CM
      CDM
      L 4★4
      Fred
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 76 86 90 83 80
      Brazil Premier League Manchester Utd

      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 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

      Sérgio Oliveira
      90
      CM
      R 4★4
      Oliveira
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 86 94 88 83 82
      Portugal 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Rashica
      86
      LM
      ST, LW
      R 4★4
      Rashica
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 85 81 87 58 77
      Kosovo 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Icardi
      87
      LW
      LM, CAM
      R 4★4
      Icardi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 85 82 86 43 81
      Argentina 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 Galatasaray

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Xavi
      90
      CM
      R 4★3
      Xavi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 79 94 93 71 72
      Spain Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Creator behind the forward line

      Okocha
      90
      CAM
      RM, ST
      R 5★4
      Okocha
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 86 85 95 43 64
      Nigeria 'Süper Lig (TUR 1 HERO

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Bannan
      90
      CM
      CAM
      L 3★4
      Bannan
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 80 95 91 81 84
      Scotland 'EFL League One (ENG 3 Sheffield Wed

      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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