Dries Mertens
Dries Mertens is a Belgian professional footballer known for his versatility and skill on the pitch. Primarily playing as a forward, Mertens has enjoyed a successful career in top European leagues, most notably with Napoli in Serie A, where he became one of the club's all-time top scorers. His speed, agility, and technical ability have made him a key player for both his club and the Belgian national team, contributing to their strong performances in international competitions. Recently, he was mentioned in the news due to a significant play during a match against Adana Demirspor, which caught the attention of prominent figures in football, including José Mourinho.
Born on May 06, 1987 (38 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,656 | $25,000 | 17$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,842 | $430,000 | 254$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 77,939 | $303,000 | 231$ |
| Totals | 3 | 122,129,412 | 90,437 | $758,000 | 502$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Egypt:
Dries Mertens rounds out the list with 6 hat-tricks in the past decade.
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Honduras:
De Bruyne consulted with Dries Mertens about the city and the team before making his decision.
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United Arab Emirates:
De Bruyne also consulted with Dries Mertens regarding his move to Napoli.
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Nigeria:
Dries Mertens has announced his retirement from football after a successful career.
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United Arab Emirates:
Dries Mertens, the all-time top scorer for Napoli, announced his retirement from football at the age of 38 after his contract with Galatasaray ends.
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Turkey:
Dries Mertens announced his retirement from football after his farewell match on July 3.
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Turkey:
Dries Mertens emotionally bid farewell to Galatasaray, thanking all of Turkey.
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Turkey:
Dries Mertens reflected on his time at Galatasaray and praised the club's community.
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Turkey:
Dries Mertens is mentioned as a player who joined Galatasaray.
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Turkey:
Kerem Aktürkoğlu mentioned Dries Mertens' departure from Galatasaray in the context of the team's success.
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