Mikel Merino
CM · Arsenal · Spain
Quick facts
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Born
June 22, 1996
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
About
Mikel Merino is a physically dominant midfielder who plays for Real Sociedad and Spain. The Basque combines aerial prowess with progressive passing, offering a different profile to Spain's technical midfielders.
Strengths
- +Aerial dominance
- +Physical presence
- +Progressive passing
- +Set-piece threat
- +Tactical intelligence
Weaknesses
- −Pace
- −Defensive positioning
- −Consistency in big games
Role in the XI
Merino plays as a box-to-box midfielder, providing aerial presence and driving forward with the ball.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
64
PAC
74
SHO
80
PAS
76
DRI
81
DEF
82
PHY
Career Timeline
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Born in Spain
Mikel Merino was born on June 22, 1996 in Spain.
Played for Osasuna B
Played for Osasuna B, making 5 appearances.
Played for Osasuna
Played for Osasuna, making 63 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Borussia Dortmund
Played for Borussia Dortmund, making 8 appearances.
Played for Newcastle United
Played for Newcastle United, making 7 appearances.
Played for Newcastle United
Played for Newcastle United, making 17 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Real Sociedad
Played for Real Sociedad, making 190 appearances and scoring 20 goals.
International debut for Spain
Made senior international debut for Spain. Has earned 18 caps and scored 3 goals for the national team.
Joined Arsenal
Signed for Arsenal, making 49 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
Played for Arsenal
Played for Arsenal.
Played for Arsenal
Played for Arsenal.
Current Status
Currently playing for Arsenal and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 2024–Present | 49 | 11 | - |
Osasuna B | 2014–2014 | 5 | 0 | - |
Real Sociedad | 2018–2024 | 190 | 20 | - |
Borussia Dortmund | 2016–2017 | 8 | 0 | - |
Osasuna | 2014–2016 | 63 | 5 | - |
Newcastle United | 2017–2017 | 7 | 0 | - |
Newcastle United | 2017–2018 | 17 | 1 | - |
 Arsenal | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Arsenal | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 339 | 37 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Arsenal
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