Active in Liga MX

Lucas Merolla

Defender #19
Age 30 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Lucas Merolla operates as Mazatlán FC's Bronze Wall at the heart of the defence. At 31 years old, the towering Argentine centre-back is continuing to build his body of work in Mexico, bringing years of gritty defensive experience from his long tenure at Huracán.

With 23 appearances and over 1,500 minutes logged, his defensive profile is built almost entirely on high Workrate. Certified as an INTERCEPTOR and a SHIELD, he excels at reading danger and putting his body on the line to deny opposition forwards. He also operates as a physical ENFORCER when dealing with direct threats. While he is going through a quiet spell in terms of form, his underlying defensive metrics prove he remains a highly uncomfortable opponent for any striker to face.

Valued at a stable two million euros, his market standing reflects a reliable veteran presence. The primary objective moving forward is simply shaking off this dip in form and returning to his commanding best.

Player Rating

Lucas Gabriel Merolla
83
Rating
29
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 76
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 90
📊 Ability 72
💰 High Premium
🎚️ ●●○
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Lucas Gabriel Merolla is a exceptional INTERCEPTOR for Mazatlán. Evidence: 1.9 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: solid ENFORCER (2.0 Tackles/90) , above average SHIELD (1.0 Blocks/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (79/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Lucas Gabriel Merolla Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 99%
Weight 94%
Experience 79%

vs Liga MX

Height 99%
Weight 96%
Experience 78%

Traits

GIANT

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 56 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 10 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 77 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 79 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 51 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 56
Shooting 10
Defense 77
Workrate 79
Passing 51
Key Strength 79 Workrate
Area to Watch 10 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Lucas Gabriel Merolla this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 21, 2026 Mazatlán 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 83' 7.3 - 0 46 Estadio El Encanto
Mar 16, 2026 Club America 2-0 Mazatlán Liga MX 90' 6.7 - 0 37 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Mar 07, 2026 Mazatlán 4-2 Leon Liga MX 90' 6.6 - 0 75 Estadio El Encanto
Mar 04, 2026 Atletico San Luis 4-1 Mazatlán Liga MX 90' 6.2 - 0 71 Estadio Alfonso Lastras
Feb 28, 2026 Mazatlán 1-0 Pachuca Liga MX 90' 7.6 - 0 45 Estadio El Encanto
Feb 22, 2026 Club Tijuana 1-1 Mazatlán Liga MX 97' 7.0 - - 45 Estadio Caliente
Feb 15, 2026 Santos Laguna 1-2 Mazatlán Liga MX 99' 6.5 - - 52 Estadio Corona
Feb 07, 2026 Mazatlán 1-2 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX 45' 5.7 - 0 47 Estadio El Encanto
Jan 31, 2026 Atlas 1-0 Mazatlán Liga MX 90' 6.6 - 0 20 Estadio Jalisco
Jan 17, 2026 Mazatlán 1-5 Monterrey Liga MX 8' 6.9 - 0 53 Estadio El Encanto
Jan 13, 2026 Puebla 2-1 Mazatlán Liga MX ' - - - 45 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Jan 10, 2026 Mazatlán 1-2 FC Juarez Liga MX ' - - - 37 Estadio de Mazatlan
Nov 08, 2025 Mazatlán 1-1 Necaxa Liga MX 35' 6.3 - 0 74 Estadio El Encanto
Nov 02, 2025 Club Queretaro 1-0 Mazatlán Liga MX ' - - - 45 Estadio La Corregidora
Oct 25, 2025 Mazatlán 2-2 Club America Liga MX 9' 6.5 - 0 66 Estadio El Encanto

Player Market Value

Track Lucas Gabriel Merolla's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.8M
Peak Value €4.5M (Q4'22)
€4.5M €2.3M €0
Q3'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25