Players like Silvio Merkaj
STSüdtirol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilvio Merkaj's profile ↗
The players most similar to Silvio Merkaj are Rumarn Burrell, Deniz Gül, Mamadou Camara. Doppel rates Rumarn Burrell (Queens Park Rangers) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oluwaseun Adewumi scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Silvio Merkaj is a traditional striker, but his current output suggests he’s struggling to make an impact in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 2% of his peers, he hasn't been able to consistently convert chances, managing just 9 goals in 36 appearances this season. However, his durability is a positive aspect, having missed only 5 games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option in the squad.
Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Silvio Merkaj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rumarn Burrellsimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Deniz Gülsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Mamadou Camarasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 25 | €1.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 21 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 34 | €4.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Silvio Merkaj
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Silvio Merkaj?
By Doppel's fit score, Rumarn Burrell (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Silvio Merkaj, with a 77/100 overall match. Deniz Gül and Mamadou Camara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Silvio Merkaj?
Yes. Oluwaseun Adewumi (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Silvio Merkaj?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Silvio Merkaj's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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