Kimi Merk

Kimi Björn Merk (Kyrgyz: Кими Бөрн Мерк; born 6 July 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dordoi Bishkek. 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 (age 21)
Place of birth	Pirmasens, Germany
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position	Midfielder
Youth career
2019–2021	1. FC Kaiserslautern
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	1. FC Kaiserslautern II	7	(0)
2023–2025	Pakhtakor Tashkent	16	(3)
2025	Dordoi Bishkek	12	(5)
International career‡
2023–	Kyrgyzstan U20	3	(0)
2023–	Kyrgyzstan	8	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 March 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals 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]

On 9 March 2025, Dordoi Bishkek announced the singing of Merk to a six-month contract.^[3] On 23 June 2025, Dordoi Bishkek announced the departure of Merk at the end of his contract, having scored five goals in twelve appearances.^[4]

International career

Merk made his debut for the Kyrgyzstan main team on 12 October 2023 in a Friendly match against Bahrain.^[5]

Career statistics

Statistics accurate as of match played 21 January 2024.

Kyrgyzstan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2023	4	0
2024	4	0
Total	8	0

International goals

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	26 March 2024	Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan	Chinese Taipei	5–1	5–1	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification