Silvio Merkaj
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Match-by-match stats
Silvio Merkaj 2025/2026 season stats
As a right striker, Silvio Merkaj has appeared in 38 Serie B matches this season, totalling 3,009 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 0.30 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 10 | 0.30 | 39 |
| Shots | 66 | 2.00 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 27 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 13 | 0.39 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 26 | 0.78 | 28 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.42 | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 17 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.00 | 48 |
| Chances created | 29 | 0.87 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 16 |
Silvio Merkaj has taken 66 shots with 27 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Silvio Merkaj has 1 assist and 34 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 448 | 13.40 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 256 | 7.70 | 2 |
| Pass accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.12 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.18 | 62 |
| Backward passes | 88 | 2.63 | 3 |
| Passes (final third) | 42 | 1.26 | 27 |
Silvio Merkaj has completed 256 of 448 passes at 57% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 30 | 0.90 | 63 |
| Dribble attempts | 76 | 2.27 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 183 | 5.47 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 86 | 2.57 | 69 |
| Touches | 1057 | 31.60 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 483 | 14.45 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 54 | 1.62 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 62 | 1.85 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Silvio Merkaj completes 30 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 183 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 0.57 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.36 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.15 | 49 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.36 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 74 | 2.21 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Silvio Merkaj makes 19 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 158 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 91 | 2.72 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.24 | 70 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 94 |
| Offsides | 28 | 0.84 | 81 |
| Fouls per card | 10.11 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 145 | 4.34 | 60 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Silvio Merkaj has committed 91 fouls and received 8 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 10.1 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right striker (31 appearances), also at left striker (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Silvio Merkaj previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 35 | 2,065 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 33 | 1,388 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 6.89 |
About Silvio Merkaj
Serie B 2025/2026 season
This season in the Serie B, Silvio Merkaj has scored 9 goals and 1 assist across 38 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3009 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Silvio Merkaj has attempted 66 shots with 27 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Silvio Merkaj has created 29 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 30 successful dribbles from 76 attempts (39% success rate). Silvio Merkaj has contributed 34 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Silvio Merkaj has registered 19 tackles (12 won), 5 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 256 from 448 pass attempts, a 57% pass accuracy rate. Silvio Merkaj has won 183 of 573 total duels.
Discipline
Silvio Merkaj has received 8 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 91 fouls and winning 54.
About Silvio Merkaj
Silvio Merkaj is a 28-year-old forward playing for Südtirol in the Serie B, representing Albania. Silvio Merkaj is right-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 4 December 1997.
Most recent appearance
Silvio Merkaj's most recent match was away at Bari 1908 on April 2nd. Südtirol drew 0-0. Silvio Merkaj played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
Teammates at Südtirol
Silvio Merkaj currently plays alongside Dhirar Brik, Kenny Mixtur, Riccardo Stivanello, Marco Varnier, Raphael Odogwu, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Alessandro Plizzari, Federico Davi, Nicola Pietrangeli, Karim Zedadka, Marius Adamonis, Simone Davi, Giacomo Drago, Raphael Kofler, Vasco Rafael Fortes Lopes, Silvio Merkaj, Salvatore Molina, Fabian Tait, Marco Frigerio, Jacopo Martini, Frédéric Veseli, Daniele Casiraghi, Hamza El Kaouakibi, Simone Tronchin and Giacomo Stabile at Südtirol.