Raphaël Merkies
France
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Raphaël Merkies 2026 season stats
As a striker, Raphaël Merkies has appeared in 16 Super League matches this season, totalling 487 minutes at an average rating of 6.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.60 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.55 | 42 |
| Shots | 12 | 2.20 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 58.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.74 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.37 | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.37 | 30 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.90 | 26 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.92 | 42 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Raphaël Merkies has taken 12 shots with 7 on target (58% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Raphaël Merkies has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 97 minutes. Raphaël Merkies has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 11th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 128 | 23.70 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 94 | 17.40 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.55 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.11 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 50 | 9.24 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 2.22 | 62 |
Raphaël Merkies has completed 94 of 128 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.74 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 2.59 | 71 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 18 | 3.33 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.55 | 18 |
| Touches | 248 | 45.80 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 75 | 13.86 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.11 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.74 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.66 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Raphaël Merkies completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.29 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.37 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.29 | 99 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.22 | 99 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.14 | 69 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Raphaël Merkies makes 7 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.29 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.55 | 52 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.03 | 16 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | 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 |
Raphaël Merkies has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly striker (1 appearance), also at left striker (1) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Raphaël Merkies previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 11 | 428 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6.04 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Asian Cup Qualification | 5 | 159 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.19 |
About Raphaël Merkies
Super League 2026 season
This season in the Super League, Raphaël Merkies has scored 3 goals across 16 appearances (3 starts), totalling 487 minutes. That works out to 0.6 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Raphaël Merkies has attempted 12 shots with 7 on target, a 58% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Raphaël Merkies has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). Raphaël Merkies has contributed 5 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Raphaël Merkies has registered 7 tackles (2 won), 7 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 94 from 128 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Raphaël Merkies has won 18 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
Raphaël Merkies has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 4.
About Raphaël Merkies
Raphaël Merkies is a 24-year-old forward playing for Shandong Taishan in the Super League, representing France. and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 15 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Raphaël Merkies's most recent match was away at Shanghai Shenhua on October 31st. Shandong Taishan won 2-3. Raphaël Merkies played 24 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot with a match rating of 7.28.
Recent matches
- October 31st2-3 winatShanghai Shenhua(24 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.28)
- June 15th2-0 lossatQingdao West Coast(30 mins, rating 6.32)
- July 1st3-1 winvsQingdao Hainiu(26 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.26)
- November 10th2-1 winvsTianjin Jinmen Tiger(46 mins, rating 6.34)
- November 27th0-1 winatShanghai Port(23 mins, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
Raphaël Merkies and Shandong Taishan are next in action on January 31st against Meizhou Hakka in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shandong Taishan vs Meizhou Hakka match preview.
Teammates at Shandong Taishan
Raphaël Merkies currently plays alongside Zeshi Chen, Ruiqi Yang, Valeri Qazaishvili, Yuxuan Wang, Fubo Hao, Raphaël Merkies, Qiwei Liu, Zeca, Yang Liu, Xiao Peng, Pedro Álvaro, Zhunyi Gao, Yixiang Peng, Cryzan, Maiwulang Mijiti, Guilherme Madruga, Junwei Lu, Tong Wang, Zheng Zheng, Shi Songchen, Imran Memet, Qihang Sun, Qiancheng Qi, Dalei Wang, Zhengyu Huang, Shuaijun Mei, Yuanyi Li, Jinyong Yu, Wenneng Xie, Jiaxi Yin and Chen Pu at Shandong Taishan.