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Silvio Merkaj

b. 1994

Albanian footballer (born 1997)

Association football player
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About Silvio Merkaj

Born 1994. Silvio Merkaj is an Albanian association football player.

Silvio Merkaj (born 4 December 1997) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Südtirol.

Life and career

In 2015, Merkaj signed for Italian side Castel del Piano. In 2016, he signed for Italian side Foligno. In 2017, he returned to Italian side Castel del Piano. After that, he signed for Italian side Igea Virtus. In 2018, he signed for Italian side Gelbison. In 2019, he signed for Italian side Bitonto. In 2020, he signed for Italian side Vastogirardi. In 2021, Merkaj signed for Italian side Entella. On 12 August 2023, Merkaj signed a three-year contract with Serie B side Südtirol.

Merkaj was born on 4 December 1997 in Vlorë, Albania. Merkaj moved from Albania to Italy with his family at the age of four. He grew up in Umbria, Italy. He has regarded Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko as his football idol.

Style of play

Merkaj mainly operates as a striker. He is right-footed.

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Important facts

Born
1994
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Albania

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Silvio Merkaj?

Albanian footballer (born 1997)

When was Silvio Merkaj born?

Silvio Merkaj was born in 1994.

What is Silvio Merkaj's occupation?

Silvio Merkaj is an association football player.

What nationality is Silvio Merkaj?

Silvio Merkaj is Albanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Silvio Merkaj

· Wikidata: Q127387753

· DBpedia: Silvio Merkaj

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