Alexander Merkel, Kazakhstani-German footballer
Alexander Merkel (Kazakh: Александр Меркель; born 22 February 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Gaziantep and the Kazakhstan national team.Born in Kazakhstan to parents of German descent, Merkel initially represented Germany internationally at youth level. He switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2015, making his debut in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying game.