Kimi Merk

Kimi Björn Merk (Russian: Кими Бьёрн Мерк; born 6 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pakhtakor Tashkent. Born in Germany, he represents the Kyrgyzstan national team.

Kimi Merk
Personal information
Full name Kimi Björn Merk
Date of birth (2004-07-06) 6 July 2004
Place of birth Pirmasens, Germany
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Pakhtakor Tashkent
Number 40
Youth career
2019–2021 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 1. FC Kaiserslautern II 7 (0)
2023– Pakhtakor Tashkent 6 (0)
International career‡
2023– Kyrgyzstan U20 3 (0)
2023– Kyrgyzstan 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 January 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 December 2023

His brother Kai is also a footballer.[1]

Club career

On 21 July 2023, Pakhtakor Tashkent announced the signing of Merk.[2]

International career

Merk made his debut for the Kyrgyzstan main team on 12 October 2023 in a Friendly match against Bahrain.[3]

Career statistics

Statistics accurate as of match played 21 January 2024.

Kyrgyzstan national team
YearAppsGoals
202340
202440
Total80

International goals
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.26 March 2024Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Chinese Taipei5–15–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification

References
  1. "Kai Merk: I was in tears making my Kyrgyz Republic debut". FIFA. 2 February 2024.
  2. "КИМИ МЕРК "ПАХТАКОР" ФУТБОЛЧИСИГА АЙЛАНДИ". pakhtakor.uz (in Uzbek). Pakhtakor Tashkent FK. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  3. Bahrain 2–0 Kyrgyzstan
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