Mikel Merino (29): Midfielder, Stats & Goals 2026 | Arsenal

Mikel Merino

€33MMarket Value

Arsenal•Midfielder•

Spain

Mikel Merino

€33MMarket Value

Arsenal•Midfielder• Spain

Spain

6.8

Season Score

Jun 22, 1996

189 cm

Height

0.20

Goals/Match

Shirt Number

Card stats based on

2025/2026

6.8

Season Score

Jun 22, 1996

189 cm

Height

0.20

Goals/Match

Shirt Number

Card stats based on

2025/2026

Season Performance 2025/2026

All Competitions

31Matches

11Goals

3Assists

14Goal Contributions

61Mins/game

7.08Avg Rating

Career

Professional Career

2018/2019 - 2023/2024

2016/2017 - 2017/2018

140

Osasuna

2014/2015 - 2015/2016

678

Youth Career

Spain U21

2017/2018 - 2019/2020

National Team

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Last Transfer: €32M

Transfer History

Real Sociedad

Arsenal

Aug 27, 2024Transfer€32M

Newcastle United

Real Sociedad

Jul 12, 2018Transfer€12M

Borussia Dortmund

Newcastle United

Jul 1, 2018Transfer€7M

Newcastle United

Borussia Dortmund

Jun 30, 2018End of loan

Jul 28, 2017Loan€3M

Jul 1, 2016Transfer€4M

Osasuna II

Osasuna

Jul 1, 2014Transfer

Trophies & Awards

6 titles won

Championships

European Championship

Player Information

Arsenal

Current Team

Date of Birth

Jun 22, 1996

Nationality

Spain

Height

189 cm

Weight

83 kg

Shirt Number

#23

Age

29 years

Position

Midfielder

Market Value

€33M

About Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino is a professional footballer from Spain who plays as a Midfielder for Arsenal, wearing the #23 shirt. He is 29 years old (born June 22, 1996). He stands 189 cm tall and weighs 83 kg.

So far this season, Mikel Merino has scored 6 goals this season in WC Qualification Europe, maintains an average rating of 8.0, surpassing his 5 goals from last season.

Throughout his career, he has made 471 appearances, scoring 59 goals and providing 38 assists. He previously played for Spain, Real Sociedad.

He has won 6 trophies in his career; his best single-match rating was 8.0.

Performance Overview

Season Rating

7.18

Highest: 8.0 | Lowest: 6.4

Goals/Game

0.14

Mins/Game

Pass Acc.

Matches

Total played344

Started (Lineups)279

From Bench0

Total Minutes24929

Minutes per game72

Attacking

Goals48

Penalties scored0

Scoring frequency519 min

Goals per game0.14

Shots total0

Shots on target0

Shots off target-

Shots per game0.0

Shots on target/game0.0

Hit Woodwork-

Big Chances Missed-

Passes

Assists35

Key passes0

Pass accuracy0%

Total passes0

Long Balls-

Long Balls Won-

Crosses0

Accurate Crosses0

Big Chances Created-

Defense

Tackles0

Interceptions0

Clearances-

Blocks0

Clean Sheets0

Goals Conceded0

Duels

Total Duels0

Duels Won0

Aerials Won-

Succ. Dribbles0

Cards

Yellow67

Yellow Red0

Red1

Career Statistics

career goals

career assists

471

total appearances

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Mikel Merino play?

Mikel Merino plays as a Midfielder.

What team does Mikel Merino play for?

Mikel Merino currently plays for Arsenal.

How old is Mikel Merino?

Mikel Merino is 29 years old, born on June 22, 1996.

How tall is Mikel Merino?

Mikel Merino is 189 cm tall.

How many trophies has Mikel Merino won?

Mikel Merino has won 6 trophies throughout their career.