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Alexander Merkel

Midfielder
Kazakhstan · 34 yrs · Born 22 Feb 1992 · 1.79 m · 73 kg
Astana

Alexander Merkel is a midfielder from Kazakhstan who plays for Astana, wearing shirt number 21. This season he has made 2 appearances. Born in 1992, he stands 1.79 m tall.

Player information

Known as A. Merkel
Position Midfielder
Team Astana
Nationality Kazakhstan
Date of birth 22 February 1992
Age 34 years
Height 1.79 m
Weight 73 kg
Sex Male
Shirt number 21

Season statistics

2 Matches
0 Goals
0 Assists
0 Yellow cards
0 Red cards

Recent matches · last 3

W L L

Trophy cabinet · 2 won

Italian Serie A - logo
Serie A 2×

Clubs and national teams · 2

  1. Gaziantep FK Res.
    – – Present
  2. Astana - club crest
    Astana
    June 2026 – December 2026 #21

The career of Alexander Merkel so far

Alexander Merkel's career began at Milan U20. He moved to AC Milan in 2011, to Genoa in 2011 for €6.5m and then to TBC in 2026, among 19 recorded transfers in total. He has won 3 trophies, including Serie A. He currently plays for Astana, with 0 goals in 2 appearances this season.

Career history · 20 transfers

  1. 2026
    Zhenys TBC
    1 July 2026
  2. 2026
    Zhenys Astana
    Free transfer 19 Jun 2026
  3. 2025
    Nassaji Mazandaran TBC
    1 July 2025
  4. 2023
    Gaziantep F.K. Hatta
    5 Jul 2023
  5. 2023
    Gaziantep F.K. –
    19 May 2023
  6. 2021
    Al Faisaly Gaziantep F.K.
    19 Aug 2021
  7. 2020
    Heracles Almelo Al Faisaly
    13 Sep 2020
  8. 2018
    Admira Heracles Almelo
    1 July 2018
  9. 2018
    VfL Bochum 1848 Admira
    5 Feb 2018
  10. 2016
    Pisa VfL Bochum 1848
    15 Aug 2016
  11. 2016
    Udinese Pisa
    1 July 2016
  12. 2015
    Grasshopper Udinese
    30 June 2015
  13. 2014
    Udinese Grasshopper
    1 July 2014
  14. 2014
    Watford Udinese
    30 June 2014
  15. 2014
    Udinese Watford
    1 Jan 2014
  16. 2013
    Genoa Udinese
    4 Jan 2013
  17. 2012
    AC Milan Genoa
    30 June 2012
  18. 2012
    Genoa AC Milan
    17 Jan 2012
  19. 2011
    AC Milan Genoa
    €6,500,000 1 Jul 2011
  20. 2011
    Milan U20 AC Milan
    1 Jan 2011

Frequently asked questions about Alexander Merkel

What team does Alexander Merkel play for?

Alexander Merkel plays for Astana.

What position does Alexander Merkel play?

Alexander Merkel plays as a midfielder.

How old is Alexander Merkel?

Alexander Merkel is 34 years old, born on 22 February 1992.

How tall is Alexander Merkel?

Alexander Merkel is 1.79 m (5′10″) tall.

How many goals has Alexander Merkel scored this season?

Alexander Merkel has scored 0 goals in 2 appearances this season.

Where is Alexander Merkel from?

Alexander Merkel is from Kazakhstan.

Which teams has Alexander Merkel played for?

Alexander Merkel has played for Milan U20, AC Milan, Genoa, Udinese, Watford, Grasshopper, Pisa and VfL Bochum 1848.

What shirt number does Alexander Merkel wear?

Alexander Merkel wears shirt number 21 for Astana.

When did Alexander Merkel join Astana?

Alexander Merkel joined Astana from Zhenys on 19 June 2026.