Kai Merk


Kai Merk is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kyrgyz Club Dordoi Bishkek. Born in Germany, he represents the Kyrgyzstan national team.
His brother Kimi is also a footballer.

Club career

Merk started his career with German side SV Elversberg, helping them win the 2018 Saarland Cup. In 2021, he signed for Pétange in the Luxembourg National Division.
On 3 July 2025, Dordoi Bishkek announced the singing of Merk on a contract until the end of the 2025 season.

International career

Born in Germany, Merk is of Kyrgyzstani descent through his father. He was called up to the Kyrgyzstan national team in March 2023.
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.16 November 2023Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3–13–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.21 March 2024Nanzih Football Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan2–02–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.10 June 2025Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan1–11–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification