Silvio Merkaj stats
Albania
Match-by-match stats
S. Merkaj
VicenzaForward
S. Merkaj vs Empoli
2 games playedSilvio Merkaj's next match is on Friday at 19:30 against Empoli. See how Silvio Merkaj did in earlier matches against Empoli.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 5, 2025 |
EMPvLRV
Friday 19:30Fri 19:30Before the next match
Empoli v Vicenza, FridayWhat Empoli allow right strikers
Position stats8 appearances at RST against Empoli in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie B.
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Odds OutliersSilvio Merkaj 2026/2027 season stats
As a right striker, Silvio Merkaj has appeared in 7 Serie B matches this season, totalling 592 minutes at an average rating of 6.81. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie B attackers.
Attacking stats
Silvio Merkaj has taken 9 shots with 4 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 66 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 10th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Silvio Merkaj has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 118 minutes. Silvio Merkaj has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 56th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Silvio Merkaj has completed 53 of 75 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Silvio Merkaj completes 7 dribbles at a 70% success rate and wins 25 duels .
Defending stats
Silvio Merkaj makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 296 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Silvio Merkaj has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie BMainly right striker (3 appearances), also at striker (2) and left striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Vicenza squad
N. Rauti
26 yrs#7
C. Morra31 yrs#9
G. Moncini30 yrs#11
F. Alessio21 yrs#24S. Merkaj
28 yrs#33
F. Tsadjout27 yrs#74M. Carraro28 yrs#4
A. Bellemo31 yrs#8
M. Valoti33 yrs#10
T. Corazza22 yrs#21G. Pellizzari22 yrs#26L. Zonta29 yrs#29R. Talarico24 yrs#44
A. Rada27 yrs#77A. Pietrelli23 yrs#99
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 38 | 3,009 | 9 | 1 | 34 | 19 | 6.66 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 35 | 2,065 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 6.73 |
2023/2024
| 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 2 goals and 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 592 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Silvio Merkaj has attempted 9 shots with 4 on target, a 44% 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 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (70% success rate). Silvio Merkaj has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Silvio Merkaj has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 53 from 75 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Silvio Merkaj has won 25 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Silvio Merkaj has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 8.
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 November 21st. Vicenza drew 2-2. Silvio Merkaj played 56 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- November 21st2-2 drawatBenevento(56 mins, rating 6.43)
- December 24th0-3 lossvsPisa(90 mins, rating 6.27)
- December 18th2-1 lossatHellas Verona(90 mins, rating 6.13)
- January 23rd1-1 drawvsJuve Stabia(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.23)
- August 20th2-2 drawatVirtus Entella(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.75)
Next fixture
Silvio Merkaj and Vicenza are next in action on December 10th against Empoli in the Serie B. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Empoli vs Vicenza match preview.
Teammates at Vicenza
Silvio Merkaj currently plays alongside Gabriele Moncini, Giuseppe Cuomo, Mattia Valoti, Elia Tantalocchi, Raul Talarico, Maxime Leverbe, Frank Tsadjout, Fabrizio Bagheria, Marco Carraro, Claudio Morra, Filippo Alessio, Armand Rada, Alessandro Pietrelli, Nicolò Brighenti, Lorenzo Caferri, Riccardo Marchizza, Alessandro Bellemo, Silvio Merkaj, Giulio Pellizzari, Tommaso Corazza, Andrea Papetti, Loris Zonta, Matteo Vescovi, Thomas Sandon, Filippo Costa, Nicola Rauti and Riccardo Gagno at Vicenza.