
Alexander Merkel
Zhenis Astana/M/
Player Info
Alexander Merkel is a technically gifted midfielder whose career has taken him across several European leagues, bringing quality and composure to the center of the park. Now 34, the Kazakhstani international, who stands at 179cm, currently plies his trade for Zhenis Astana. Merkel's career began in the famed youth academy of VfB Stuttgart in Germany before a high-profile move to AC Milan as a teenager, marking him as a top prospect. He possesses excellent passing ability, close control, and a good understanding of the game. While his journey included spells in Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland, he has always been a player who looks to dictate play and break lines with his distribution. His experience at a high level has been invaluable for the Kazakh national team, where he is a key creative influence. Merkel's style is that of a modern, ball-playing midfielder whose technical foundation has allowed him to succeed in diverse footballing cultures.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Terminated
2024/09/12
Signed
2023/07/04
Signed
2021/08/18
Signed
2020/09/12
Signed
2018/06/30
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
0
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0




