Players like Silvio Merkaj
STSüdtirol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilvio Merkaj's profile ↗
The players most similar to Silvio Merkaj are Deniz Gül, Alejandro Marqués, Gustavo Varela. Doppel rates Deniz Gül (FC Porto) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Oluwaseun Adewumi scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Silvio Merkaj is a hardworking striker who operates primarily as a link-up forward, contributing more to build-up play than finishing. Despite his limited goal output and a Sofascore rating in the bottom 2% of his peers, his durability is impressive, missing only five games over the last three seasons. While he may not excel in any particular area, his reliability on the pitch offers a dependable option in the attacking line.
Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Silvio Merkaj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deniz Gülsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Monza | 21 | €3.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 34 | €4.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Cristian Shpendisimilar↗ | Cesena | 23 | €4.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Gift Orbansimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €7.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Silvio Merkaj
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Silvio Merkaj?
Statistically, Deniz Gül (FC Porto) is the closest look-alike to Silvio Merkaj — a 79/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Silvio Merkaj?
By Doppel's fit score, Deniz Gül (FC Porto) is the closest profile to Silvio Merkaj, with a 79/100 overall match. Alejandro Marqués and Gustavo Varela 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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