Khalis Merah

LYO

• #44 • Attacking Midfielder

Khalis Merah

LYO

• #44 • Attacking Midfielder

Nationality

France

Position (Secondary)

AM (CF)

Role

Creative Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Feb 24, 2007 (19)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Club

Lyon

League

Ligue 1

Ranking

38thout of 98

Overall Grade69.229th/98

Impact score4.572nd/98

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

30th/137 MID

69.2

Passing

37th/136 MID

72.9

Pressured Passing

31st/135 MID

75.8

Dribbling

17th/112 MID

74.8

Ball Carrying

63rd/121 MID

66.9

Shooting

34th/116 MID

66.8

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

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Appearances

1255

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jul 1, 2026

Suffers ankle sprain in training

Merah (ankle) sustained an ankle sprain during a collision with a teammate in training on the second day of pre-season and is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month, leaving him very uncertain for the Champions League third qualifying round in early August, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.

Analysis: Merah worked extensively to maintain his fitness over the summer before returning to training, making the timing of the injury particularly frustrating for the 19-year-old midfielder. His absence of around one month places his availability for the first leg of the third qualifying round, scheduled for August 4 or 5, seriously in doubt. The youngster made 32 appearances during the 2025-26 season and had been building momentum heading into what promises to be an important campaign for Lyon in European competition. A return at the start of August should still allow him to be available for the Ligue 1 opener and potentially one or two European fixtures if his recovery progresses as expected.

May 4, 2026

Clears injury scare

Merah (arm) has been cleared after further examinations confirmed he suffered only a hematoma on his right wrist after being stretchered off during Sunday's 4-2 win over Rennes, and will be available for Sunday's clash against Toulouse, according to L'Equipe.

Analysis: Merah had been stepped on during a duel and left the pitch on a stretcher with his arm in a sling and an ice pack on his wrist, raising serious concerns given the manner of his exit. The young midfielder celebrated the victory with his teammates despite the injury, and Monday's more detailed examination delivered a significant relief for Lyon, confirming the damage is limited to a bruise rather than anything structural. Merah should slot straight back into the starting lineup against Toulouse as the Gones push for Champions League qualification in the penultimate round of fixtures.