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 Feb 22 2011, 01:45 PM
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Berretti  Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90  |
ALEXANDER MERKEL (IMG:http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4747/alexandermerkelacmilanv.jpg) Full name: Alexander Merkel Date of birth: February 22, 1992 Place of birth: Pervomayskiy, Kazakhstan Height: 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) Position: Midfielder ----------------------------- QUOTE Born in Kazakhstan to Russian parents of German ancestry, Merkel moved to Germany with them in 1998, aged 6. There he started playing football with amateur team JSG Westerwald, before joining VfB Stuttgart at the age of 11. In 2008, he moved to Italian side Milan. During his time in the club's youth system, he was a member of the under-20 side who won the Coppa Italia Primavera in 2010, 25 years after the team's last success in the competition. Merkel received his first call-ups for the senior team during the 2009–10 campaign, but he was never fielded nor named on the bench. At the beginning of the following season, he took part in some pre-season games, putting up good performances. Merkel eventually made his first-team official debut on 8 December 2010, coming off the bench in a UEFA Champions League group stage game against Ajax. A month later, on 6 January 2011, he also made his league debut, figuring in the starting line-up for a match against Cagliari. Merkel went on to score his first professional goal on 20 January, as Milan pulled off a 3–0 win over Bari in the Coppa Italia round of 16. Source: Wiki (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Feb 22 2011, 01:48 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
It's not said nearly enough here...but I insist.. Play Merkel.
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Feb 22 2011, 01:52 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
Best thread ever!
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Feb 22 2011, 01:53 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
Yup. The first words Merkel ever spoke was "Prepare for awesomeness"...and he did it in Kazakh, German and Italian.
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Feb 22 2011, 01:58 PM
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Berretti  Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
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Feb 22 2011, 02:07 PM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
Merkel didn't mistime that shot when he hit air in the match before the last. Time actually froze due to his sheer talent.
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Oct 23 2011, 12:03 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,799 Joined: 17-February 09 From: Montreal Member No.: 6,245 |
I was at work but my friend (juventini) told me that Merkel started in Turin agaisnt Juve and was argualby Genoa's best player having a hand in most of Genoa's buildup and coming close to scoring on some occasions. While i didn't see the game but if anyone did, can you guys maybe shed some light on this, because my firend is usually too proud to admit AC milan have a good youth system that actually produces good players*.
*No Filippo, this is not an invitation to go on a child-bashing tangent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Oct 23 2011, 01:08 AM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ Oct 23 2011, 01:03 AM)  I was at work but my friend (juventini) told me that Merkel started in Turin agaisnt Juve and was argualby Genoa's best player having a hand in most of Genoa's buildup and coming close to scoring on some occasions. While i didn't see the game but if anyone did, can you guys maybe shed some light on this, because my firend is usually too proud to admit AC milan have a good youth system that actually produces good players*. *No Filippo, this is not an invitation to go on a child-bashing tangent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Yep, Merkel had a really good match. He assisted Genoa first goal with a great cross, hit the post with a header and nearly scored another. His style reminded me a lot of Seedorf. |
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Oct 23 2011, 06:04 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,799 Joined: 17-February 09 From: Montreal Member No.: 6,245 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 22 2011, 08:08 PM) Yep, Merkel had a really good match. He assisted Genoa first goal with a great cross, hit the post with a header and nearly scored another. His style reminded me a lot of Seedorf. I havn't watched alot of genoa games but has he been consistent for them? i know he wasn't a starter at he beginning of the year, but it would be nice to have him on the bench next year if he has made big strides this season. |
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Oct 23 2011, 07:33 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ Oct 23 2011, 07:04 PM) I havn't watched alot of genoa games but has he been consistent for them? i know he wasn't a starter at he beginning of the year, but it would be nice to have him on the bench next year if he has made big strides this season. No, I don't think he's had much play time. Malesani has preferred Jorquera up to this point as AM, with Kucka, Veloso and Constant completing the midfield. |
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Oct 24 2011, 08:12 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 3,799 Joined: 17-February 09 From: Montreal Member No.: 6,245 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 23 2011, 02:33 PM) No, I don't think he's had much play time. Malesani has preferred Jorquera up to this point as AM, with Kucka, Veloso and Constant completing the midfield. all 3 mids have been disappointing though thus far in the season, so maybe Merkel will see him chances increased... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Oct 26 2011, 09:50 PM
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Allievi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 7,004 Joined: 5-August 09 From: CTU Member No.: 6,705 |
Assisted Genoa's winner (2-1) on 89 min vs Roma.
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Oct 27 2011, 01:01 AM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 13,937 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Always Around Member No.: 3,736 |
Ah, good old Merkel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Anyone that assists against Roma is a winner, anyway. Nice to see him grow!
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Jan 18 2012, 01:47 AM
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CrAzY EyeS Group: Helpers Posts: 5,334 Joined: 25-February 08 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,723 |
In light of us bringing him back to the San Siro.
Here are some highlights of Merkel vs. Juventus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06P5n8iU1sc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) |
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Jan 18 2012, 07:38 AM
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Loves Greek Women esp Fay Group: Moderators Posts: 14,924 Joined: 19-May 06 From: Bangalore,India Member No.: 1,865 |
Play Merkel.
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