Raphael Merkies
2029 · clause 207 K€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Raphael Merkies in Career Mode
Raphael Merkies is a winger at Shandong Taishan (50 overall, LW) — a liability at that. At 23 they still have 9 points to grow up to 59, so they add to the XI and gain value.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of Raphael Merkies?
Their place is out wide as LW. They work by stretching the pitch and attacking the full-back one-on-one; the more isolated with their marker, the better. They can also play LM. The game also rewards them with roles like Winger, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
Their weapons: acceleration (68) and top speed (65). Their acceleration is decent and it's the trait to build their game around.
Do they have weaknesses?
Their weak points: curve (40) and crossing (41). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 118 K€, with 2 K€ in wages. As an investment they're among the best: give them minutes, they gain value and you end up making money on them.
How much will they grow?
They start from 50 with a ceiling of 59 — that's +9 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is Raphael Merkies's best position?
Their best position is LW, though they can also play LM.
How high can Raphael Merkies's rating go?
Their potential is 59. They start from 50, so they can rise +9 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 118 K€, with 2 K€ wages.
Are they good at dribbling?
Their dribbling is 57 — poor for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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