Merlin Röhl (born 5 July 2002) is a German professional

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who plays as a central midfielder for club SC Freiburg.

Early life

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

Club career

Röhl started his youth career at SV Babelsberg 03, but moved to FC Ingolstadt 04 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 04 on 25 November 2020, starting in a 3–1

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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.

International career

Röhl has represented Germany at both under-18 and under-19 levels.

Career statistics

Style of play

Röhl is a midfielder, but has also played at left-back. He is both-footed and is known for his agility.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Röhl, Merlin Living people 2002 births German men's footballers Footballers from Potsdam Men's association football midfielders SV Babelsberg 03 players FC Ingolstadt 04 players FC Ingolstadt 04 II players SC Freiburg players SC Freiburg II players 3. Liga players 2. Bundesliga players Oberliga (football) players Germany men's youth international footballers Germany men's under-21 international footballers