Joël Merkler (born 25 October 2001) is a Spanish international rugby union player, who plays for Toulouse.[1]
Started playing in Club de Rugby Sant Cugat and later having rose through the Stade Toulousain academy [fr], Joël Merkler first played his senior rugby on loan for their amateur neighbour of FCTT [fr] in Fédérale 1 for the 2020–21 season.[2][3][4] Still playing with the espoirs of the Top 14 club, he won the national under-21 championship [fr] in June 2021.[5]
On May 25, 2024, Merkler wins the European Champions Cup final with Tolouse 's victory against Leinster (31 - 22) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. [6] [7]
Merkler made his debut for Spain on 1 November 2021, replacing Andrés Alvarado during a remarkable 20–32 away win over Uruguay, that had just qualified for 2023 World Cup, as the American top team.[8][9][10]
A tall and fairly massive player, Merkler is able to play both as a prop (mainly a tighthead) or a lock, higher in the forward pack.[2][10]
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