Mikel Merino
Arsenal/M/
SpainPlayer Info
Mikel Merino is a Spanish international central midfielder who has developed into one of the Premier League's most complete operators at Arsenal. Born on June 22, 1996, the 29-year-old stands at an imposing 188cm, combining physical presence with exquisite technical quality. His career began at Osasuna before a move to Borussia Dortmund, but it was at Real Sociedad where he truly blossomed, becoming a midfield lynchpin and earning his Spain caps. His high-profile transfer to Arsenal was a testament to his status, where he controls games with his passing range, ball-winning ability, and intelligent movement. Honors include a Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad and becoming a key figure for the Spanish national team. Merino is the modern midfield engine: elegant, powerful, and indispensable to his side's rhythm.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/08/26
Real Sociedad
Arsenal32000000€
Transfer
2018/07/11
Newcastle UnitedReal Sociedad12000000€
Transfer
2018/06/30
Borussia DortmundNewcastle United7000000€
Transfer
2018/06/29
Newcastle UnitedBorussia DortmundLoan Ended
2017/07/27
Borussia DortmundNewcastle United3000000€
Loan
2016/06/30
CA OsasunaBorussia Dortmund3750000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Arsenal
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
6
Minutes Per Game
515
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
8
Accurate Passes Per Game
162
Key Passes Per Game
9
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
10
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
13
Be Fouled Per Game
11