Who should replace Silvio Merkaj?
STSüdtirol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilvio Merkaj's profile ↗
Silvio Merkaj is a striker for Südtirol in the Italian Serie B, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Merkaj, Deniz Gül from FC Porto offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Rumarn Burrell of Queens Park Rangers and Andrija Novakovich from Lecco both provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 77/100.
Best replacements for 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 | Andrija Novakovichsimilar↗ | Lecco | 30 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | David Toshevskisimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 25 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Robin Mirisolasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 20 | €3.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Jovon Makamasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €7.3m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Martin Lecoliersimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 23 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Mamadou Camarasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 25 | €1.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Jovany Ikangasimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 21 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 34 | €4.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Silvio Merkaj?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rumarn Burrell (Queens Park Rangers) does the closest job to Silvio Merkaj, at 90/100 on profile. Deniz Gül and Andrija Novakovich follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Silvio Merkaj?
Yes — Andrija Novakovich (Lecco) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Silvio Merkaj?
Doppel learns Silvio Merkaj's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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