Active in Ligue 1

Quentin Merlin

Defender #26
Age 23 years
Nationality France
Market Value €15M

Career

No transfer history

Quentin Merlin stands as Stade Rennais’s Bronze Creator, a player whose technical foundation is built on elite experience. Having already secured two Coupe de France trophies early in his career, the versatile wide playmaker brings a winning pedigree to the Roazhon Park squad, building a significant body of work in the French top flight.

Operating as a hybrid between a playmaker and a tireless runner, Merlin has logged 1336 minutes across 19 appearances this term. His data confirms his status as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER, providing tactical consistency throughout a full season of competition. He is currently on an upward trajectory, evidenced by a form rating that significantly outpaces his season baseline. A Passing score of 69 serves as his primary weapon, allowing him to dictate play from wide areas. With a goal and an assist in his latest five outings, his Balance between defensive duties and offensive output has become a cornerstone of the team’s tactical setup.

The financial metrics mirror his on-pitch growth, with a market value of €15 million showing a clear rising trend. Given the high Stakes of the current campaign, Merlin’s ability to maintain this level of creative output makes him one of the most monitored talents in the division.

Player Rating

Quentin Merlin
37
Rating
30
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 45
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 45
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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.

Quentin Merlin is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Rennes. Evidence: 20.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Passing (72/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.

Quentin Merlin Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 7%
Weight 12%
Experience 39%

vs Ligue 1

Height 11%
Weight 17%
Experience 40%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 51 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 63 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 15 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 72 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 51
Shooting 63
Defense 43
Workrate 15
Passing 72
Key Strength 72 Passing
Area to Watch 15 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Quentin Merlin this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Rennes 1-2 Lille Ligue 1 95' 6.6 - - 62 Roazhon Park
Mar 08, 2026 Nice 0-4 Rennes Ligue 1 92' 7.2 - - 70 Allianz Riviera
Feb 28, 2026 Rennes 1-0 Toulouse Ligue 1 92' 6.6 - - 25 Roazhon Park
Feb 22, 2026 Auxerre 0-3 Rennes Ligue 1 91' 6.9 - - 49 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Feb 13, 2026 Rennes 3-1 Paris Saint Germain Ligue 1 94' 6.6 - - 54 Roazhon Park
Feb 07, 2026 Lens 3-1 Rennes Ligue 1 29' 6.5 0 0 82 Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Jan 31, 2026 Monaco 4-0 Rennes Ligue 1 98' 6.3 0 0 52 Stade Louis II
Jan 24, 2026 Rennes 0-2 Lorient Ligue 1 92' 6.9 0 0 41 Roazhon Park
Jan 18, 2026 Rennes 1-1 Le Havre Ligue 1 73' 7.3 0 0 66 Roazhon Park
Jan 03, 2026 Lille 0-2 Rennes Ligue 1 62' 7.6 1 0 44 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Dec 13, 2025 Rennes 3-1 Stade Brestois 29 Ligue 1 43' 6.9 0 1 76 Roazhon Park
Dec 06, 2025 Paris Saint Germain 5-0 Rennes Ligue 1 45' 5.6 0 0 89 Parc des Princes
Nov 28, 2025 Metz 0-1 Rennes Ligue 1 28' 6.9 0 0 25 Stade Saint-Symphorien
Nov 22, 2025 Rennes 4-1 Monaco Ligue 1 16' 6.2 0 0 80 Roazhon Park
Nov 07, 2025 Paris FC 0-1 Rennes Ligue 1 90' 7.3 0 0 34 Stade Jean Bouin

Player Market Value

Track Quentin Merlin's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €15.0M
Peak Value €15.0M (Q2'25)
€15.0M €7.5M €0
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