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Height
16
Shirt
30 years
Jul 20, 1995
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€255.1K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches23%Shot attempts68%Goals0%
Chances created38%Aerial duels won80%Defensive contributions92%
Transfer value: €255.1K
Highest: €430K(Dec 31, 2016)
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Eredivisie 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
4
Started
20
Matches
475
Minutes played
6.28
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 8

Fortuna Sittard
W1-4
4
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 4

AZ Alkmaar
L2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 27

NAC Breda
W3-0
1
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 22

Feyenoord
L2-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 15

FC Twente
D1-1
5
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 8

Go Ahead Eagles
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 5

Go Ahead Eagles
W2-1
9
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 31

PEC Zwolle
L4-1
13
0
0
0
0
6.0

Jan 25

AZ Alkmaar
L0-1
25
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 17

Excelsior
D2-2
7
0
0
0
0
-
Telstar

Mar 8

Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard
1-4
4‎’‎
-

Mar 4

KNVB Cup
AZ Alkmaar
2-1
Bench

Feb 27

Eredivisie
NAC Breda
3-0
1‎’‎
-

Feb 22

Eredivisie
Feyenoord
2-1
Bench

Feb 15

Eredivisie
FC Twente
1-1
5‎’‎
-
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 13%
  • 8Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.60xG
4 - 1
Shot typeLeft footSituationThrow in set pieceResultMiss
0.10xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 475

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.55
xG on target (xGOT)
0.51
Non-penalty xG
0.55
Shots
8
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.52
Successful passes
108
Successful passes %
79.4%
Accurate long balls
4
Accurate long balls %
36.4%
Chances created
4
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
18.2%

Possession

Successful dribbles
9
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
44
Duels won %
50.0%
Aerial duels won
7
Aerial duels won %
38.9%
Touches
270
Touches in opposition box
10
Dispossessed
12
Fouls won
8

Defending

Tackles
20
Interceptions
3
Blocked shots
4
Fouls committed
12
Recoveries
35
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
3
Clearances
9
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
16
xG against while on pitch
13.69

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Dylan Mertens is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Telstar, born on July 20, 1995, who is right-footed. Follow Dylan Mertens on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Dylan Mertens has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 475 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.28, 2 yellow cards.

Dylan Mertens's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Dylan Mertens's next match is on March 14, 2026 when Telstar face SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie.

Explore Dylan Mertens's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Dylan Mertens's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Dylan Mertens currently plays for Telstar alongside Achraf Oughcha, Finn Mulder, Jessy Lobbes, Mano Olfers, Rayyan Koubini, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, Gerald Alders, Guus Offerhaus, Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo, Danny Bakker, Soufiane Hetli, Tyrone Owusu, Jelani Seedorf, Tyrese Noslin, Tyrick Bodak, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Adil Lechkar, Amin Bouchouari, Nils Rossen, Remi van Ekeris, Nökkvi Thorisson, Daan Reiziger, Devon Koswal, Cedric Hatenboer, Abdelraffie Benzzine, Jaylan van Schooneveld, Patrick Brouwer, Rojendro Oudsten, Dion Malone, Kay Tejan, Sem van Duijn, and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Dylan Mertens's career has also included time at Telstar, Fakel, Botev Plovdiv, FA Tsarsko selo 2015 Sofia, Koninklijke HFC, TOP Oss, Jong FC Volendam, and FC Volendam.

Dylan Mertens is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Denzel Dumfries, Bart Verbruggen, Jurriën Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Emanuel Emegha, Wout Weghorst, Cody Gakpo, Jan Paul van Hecke, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, Frenkie de Jong, Luciano Valente, Mark Flekken, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Wieke Kaptein, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Daphne van Domselaar, Victoria Pelova, Kerstin Casparij, and Dominique Janssen. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Dylan Mertens has won 1 title: Cup (2023/2024) with Botev Plovdiv.

Dylan Mertens has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, Premier League, First Professional League, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Dylan Mertens, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dylan Mertens to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches23%Shot attempts68%Goals0%
Chances created38%Aerial duels won80%Defensive contributions92%

Career

Senior career

Telstar (Free transfer)Aug 2025 - now
24
0
33
0
74
6
FA Tsarsko selo 2015 Sofia (Free transfer)Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
27
2
4
1
1
0
19
2
1
0
41
3
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Botev Plovdiv

Bulgaria
1
Cup(23/24)

News

About

Dylan Mertens is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Telstar, born on July 20, 1995, who is right-footed. Follow Dylan Mertens on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Dylan Mertens has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 475 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.28, 2 yellow cards.

Dylan Mertens's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Dylan Mertens's next match is on March 14, 2026 when Telstar face SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie.

Explore Dylan Mertens's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Dylan Mertens's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Dylan Mertens currently plays for Telstar alongside Achraf Oughcha, Finn Mulder, Jessy Lobbes, Mano Olfers, Rayyan Koubini, Ronald Koeman, Jeff Hardeveld, Gerald Alders, Guus Offerhaus, Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo, Danny Bakker, Soufiane Hetli, Tyrone Owusu, Jelani Seedorf, Tyrese Noslin, Tyrick Bodak, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Adil Lechkar, Amin Bouchouari, Nils Rossen, Remi van Ekeris, Nökkvi Thorisson, Daan Reiziger, Devon Koswal, Cedric Hatenboer, Abdelraffie Benzzine, Jaylan van Schooneveld, Patrick Brouwer, Rojendro Oudsten, Dion Malone, Kay Tejan, Sem van Duijn, and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Dylan Mertens's career has also included time at Telstar, Fakel, Botev Plovdiv, FA Tsarsko selo 2015 Sofia, Koninklijke HFC, TOP Oss, Jong FC Volendam, and FC Volendam.

Dylan Mertens is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Denzel Dumfries, Bart Verbruggen, Jurriën Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Emanuel Emegha, Wout Weghorst, Cody Gakpo, Jan Paul van Hecke, Robin Roefs, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Donyell Malen, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, Frenkie de Jong, Luciano Valente, Mark Flekken, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Wieke Kaptein, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Daphne van Domselaar, Victoria Pelova, Kerstin Casparij, and Dominique Janssen. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Dylan Mertens has won 1 title: Cup (2023/2024) with Botev Plovdiv.

Dylan Mertens has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, Premier League, First Professional League, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Dylan Mertens, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dylan Mertens to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.