Merlin Röhl

Merlin Röhl is a German professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Everton, on loan from SC Freiburg.

Early life

Röhl was born in Potsdam, Germany, and grew up there.

Röhl started his youth career at SV Babelsberg 03, but moved to FC Ingolstadt in 2018 having had a trial spell at the club after sharing his performance data through the app Tonsser. He signed a long-term contract with the club in January 2020.
Röhl made his debut for FC Ingolstadt on 25 November 2020, starting in a 3–1 3. Liga win away to Bayern Munich II. He scored his first senior goal on 16 December 2020 with a right-footed volley in the 37th minute of a 1–0 league victory over Hansa Rostock.
On 17 August 2022, Röhl signed with SC Freiburg in Bundesliga.
Röhl moved to Premier League side Everton on a season-long loan on 1 September 2025, the last day of the summer transfer window. A purchase obligation will apply if Everton remains in the league, in which case the transfer fee would reportedly amount to €25 million including possible bonuses.

Röhl has represented Germany at both under-18, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels as well.

A tall, versatile and technically gifted midfielder, Röhl has also played at left-back. His playing style and physical stature has earned him comparisons to Leon Goretzka.

Germany U21