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Joel Merkler

b. 2001

Spanish rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Joel Merkler

Born 2001. Joel Merkler is a Spanish rugby union player.

Joel Merkler (born 25 October 2001) is a Spanish international rugby union player, who plays for Toulouse.

Club career Started playing in Club de Rugby Sant Cugat and later having rose through the Stade Toulousain , Joel Merkler first played his senior rugby on loan for their amateur neighbour of in Fédérale 1 for the 2020–21 season. Still playing with the espoirs of the Top 14 club, he won the in June 2021.

On May 25, 2024, Merkler won the European Champions Cup final with Toulouse's victory against Leinster (31 - 22) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

International career Merkler made his debut for Spain on 1 November 2021, replacing Andrés Alvarado during a 20–32 away win over Uruguay, that had just qualified for 2023 World Cup, as the American top team.

Style of play A tall and fairly massive player, Merkler is able to play both as a prop (mainly a tighthead) or a lock, higher in the forward pack.

Honours Toulouse 1× European Rugby Champions Cup: 2024 4× Top 14: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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Important facts

Born
25 October 2001, Gelida
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
Spain

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joel Merkler?

Spanish rugby union player

When was Joel Merkler born?

Joel Merkler was born on 25 October 2001 in Gelida.

What is Joel Merkler's occupation?

Joel Merkler is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Joel Merkler?

Joel Merkler is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joel Merkler

· Wikidata: Q111234451

· DBpedia: Joel Merkler

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