Silvio Merkaj (born 4 December 1997) is an Albanian footballer who plays as a striker for Italian Serie B club Südtirol.

In 2015, Merkaj signed for Italian side Castel del Piano.

On 12 August 2023, Merkaj signed a three-year contract with Serie B side Südtirol.

Merkaj moved from Albania to Italy with his family at the age of four.

[2] He has regarded Ukraine international Andriy Shevchenko as his football idol.