Giorgos Merkis

Giorgos Merkis (Greek: Γιώργος Μερκής, born 30 July 1984) is a retired Greek Cypriot professional footballer who played as a centre back for Cypriot First Division clubs Apollon Limassol and APOEL, and the Cyprus national team.

Merkis is a product of Apollon Limassol academies, making his first team debut during 2001–02 season at the age of 17.

[1] On 12 January 2016, Merkis signed an 18-month contract with fellow Cypriot First Division club APOEL.

[2] He made his official debut on 17 January 2016, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute in APOEL's 3–0 home win against Enosis Neon Paralimni for the Cypriot First Division.

[4] A few months after joining APOEL, he was crowned champion as his team won the Cypriot First Division title for a fourth consecutive time.