Domestic-league season · Shandong Luneng.
R. Merkies is a 24-year-old defensive midfielder at Shandong Luneng, rated 28.1 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (16.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.63 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Merkies.
On the season, Merkies graded 10 for current form (age-blind), on 3 goals, 0 assists and 1.629 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Merkies, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 28. At 24 Merkies is in his prime years, and a market index of 7.9 reflects that trajectory.
1.63 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 11 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Rated 28.1 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.63 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~8), then tapers with age. At 24, Merkies sits on 7.9, at or near its peak. The blue line is Merkies's projected Rating — 28.1 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.
No transfer news found for this player.
