Silvio Merkaj
Albania
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Silvio Merkaj 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Silvio Merkaj has appeared in 2 Serie B matches this season, totalling 176 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. 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 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 88 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Silvio Merkaj has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 88 minutes. Silvio Merkaj has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 19 of 26 passes at 73% accuracy . 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 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 6 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 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . 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 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly striker (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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C. Morra31 yrs#9
G. Moncini30 yrs#11
F. Alessio21 yrs#24
S. Merkaj
28 yrs#33
F. Tsadjout27 yrs#74M. Carraro28 yrs#4
A. Bellemo31 yrs#8
M. Valoti32 yrs#10
T. Corazza22 yrs#21G. Pellizzari22 yrs#26L. Zonta29 yrs#29R. Talarico24 yrs#33
A. Rada27 yrs#77A. Pietrelli23 yrs#99
29 yrs
Silvio Merkaj previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 38 | 3,009 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 19 | 6.66 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Serie B, Silvio Merkaj has scored 1 goal across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 176 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Silvio Merkaj has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Silvio Merkaj has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Silvio Merkaj has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Silvio Merkaj has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 19 from 26 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Silvio Merkaj has won 6 of 20 total duels.
Discipline
Silvio Merkaj has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Silvio Merkaj
Silvio Merkaj is a 28-year-old forward playing for Vicenza 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 Benevento on February 25th. Vicenza drew 1-1. Silvio Merkaj played 86 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- February 25th1-1 drawatBenevento(86 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 6.86)
- January 9th1-0 winvsVirtus Entella(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.98)
- April 2nd0-0 drawvsBari 1908(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- February 1st0-0 drawatBari 1908(79 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.66)
- December 22nd1-1 drawvsJuve Stabia(90 mins, rating 6.78)
Next fixture
Silvio Merkaj and Vicenza are next in action on August 20th against Virtus Entella in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Virtus Entella vs Vicenza match preview.
Teammates at Vicenza
Silvio Merkaj currently plays alongside Matteo Vescovi, Frank Tsadjout, Andrea Papetti, Mattia Basso, Alessandro Pietrelli, Elia Tantalocchi, Mattia Valoti, Fabrizio Bagheria, Alessandro Bellemo, Nicolò Brighenti, Silvio Merkaj, Tommaso Corazza, Marco Carraro, Gabriele Moncini, Armand Rada, Loris Zonta, Filippo Costa, Giuseppe Cuomo, Claudio Morra, Nicola Rauti, Raul Talarico, Filippo Alessio, Giulio Pellizzari, Riccardo Marchizza, Maxime Leverbe, Thomas Sandon, Lorenzo Caferri and Riccardo Gagno at Vicenza.