Based on the latest scout report, it's clear that Dries Mertens' playing days are far from over. Playing in the Süper Lig for Galatasaray as an attacking midfielder, Mertens, despite his age of 37, has produced some awe-inspiring stats for the 2023-2024 season. His distinct style of play which leans heavily on masterful chance creation and goal threats is absolutely unrivaled in the league - and the player stats back this up, with Mertens sitting in the 100th percentile for both metrics. His assists per game, expected assists (xA) and shots per game are also in the significant 100th percentile, showcasing his elite offensive capabilities. He also sits comfortably in the top 5 percent when quantifying goals per 90 and expected goals (xG) per 90, emphasizing his deadly efficiency in the attacking third.
However, every player has their weakness and it seems that Mertens struggles substantially in areas of ball retention and aerial duels, falling into a concerning 5th percentile for both- an anomaly for a player of his caliber. His pass accuracy and duel win percentage are also troubling, showing a lackluster performance in those areas. Yet, his efficiency in front of the goal and knack for creating opportunities easily overshadows these deficiencies.
Overall, Dries Mertens' ability to transform a game single-handedly places him among the seasoned elites, making him an indispensable asset to his team despite his advancing years. He personifies the phrase "age is just a number" with relentless consistency in the face of opponent's nets while his team would do well to bolster support in areas of Mertens' less stellar performance.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Dries Mertens took 8 shots, scoring 2 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.38, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 2 goals from 8 shots. A 25.0% conversion rate. 0.05 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 0 headed attempts. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
