Silvio Merkaj (born 4 December 1994) is an Albanian footballer who plays as a striker for Südtirol.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 December 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Albania | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Giana Erminio | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Castel del Piano | 27 | (11) |
| 2016 | Foligno | 12 | (4) |
| 2017 | Castel del Piano | 12 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Igea Virtus | 30 | (3) |
| 2018–2019 | Gelbison | ||
| 2019–2020 | Bitonto | 20 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Vastogirardi | 32 | (14) |
| 2021–2023 | Entella | 71 | (25) |
| 2023– | Südtirol | 33 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editMerkaj moved from Albania to Italy at the age of four. He grew up in Umbria, Italy.[1]
Career
editIn 2021, Merkaj signed for Italian side Entella. In 2023, he signed for Italian side Südtirol.
Style of play
editMerkaj mainly operates as a striker. He is right-footed.[2]
Personal life
editMerkaj was born in 1994 in Albania. He has regarded Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko as his football idol.[3]