World Cup Jul 19
World CupWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Position
Midfielder
Height
189 cm
Weight
83 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
22 Jun 1996 - Spain
Birth City
Pamplona
Statistics of Mikel Merino — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
1
Minutes played
210
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
105 - 84%
Key passes / Assists
5 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
6 committed / 8 drawn
Duels won %
50% (21/42)
Dribbles success %
0% (0/2)
Total / on target shots
4 shots / 3 on target
📊 General
Appearances
14
Starts
2
Minutes played
343
Goals
2
Average rating
6.72/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
195 - 6%
Key passes / Assists
6 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
11 committed / 13 drawn
Duels won %
55% (36/65)
Dribbles success %
67% (4/6)
Total / on target shots
7 shots / 6 on target
Standings World Cup 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | LWDL |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | LLW |
| 4 |  Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | LDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Spain
Alexei Rojas Fedorushchenko
David Raya
J. Porter
K. Ranson
Kepa
T. Setford
B. White
Cristhian Mosquera
Gabriel Magalhães
J. Timber
Jaden Dixon
Joshua Nichols
M. Lewis-Skelly
M. Salmon
P. Hincapié
R. Calafiori
W. Saliba
C. Nørgaard
D. Rice
I. Ibrahim
M. Dowman
M. Ødegaard
Martín Zubimendi
Mikel Merino
A. Annous
B. Bailey-Joseph
B. Saka
C. O'Neill
E. Eze
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Martinelli
K. Havertz
L. Trossard
N. Madueke
V. Gyökeres
Career of Mikel Merino since 2018
2025/2026
Arsenal
Arsenal21Apps
4Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Arsenal
Arsenal45Apps
9Goals
5Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad45Apps
8Goals
5Assists
Rating
2022/2023Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad36Apps
3Goals
9Assists
Rating
2021/2022Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad37Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad27Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2019/2020Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad43Apps
6Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad32Apps
4Goals
3Assists
Rating
2025/2026Arsenal
Arsenal21Apps
4Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Arsenal
Arsenal28Apps
7Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad32Apps
5Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad33Apps
2Goals
9Assists
Rating
2021/2022Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad34Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad26Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2019/2020Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad36Apps
5Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad29Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Real Sociedad
→
Arsenal
€ 32M
Real Sociedad
Arsenal
2018
Newcastle
→
Real Sociedad
€ 12M
Newcastle
Real Sociedad
2018
Borussia Dortmund
→
Newcastle
€ 7M
Borussia Dortmund
Newcastle
2017
Borussia Dortmund
→
Newcastle
Loan
Borussia Dortmund
Newcastle
2016
Osasuna
→
Borussia Dortmund
€ 3.8M
Osasuna
Borussia Dortmund
HONOURS
Emirates Cup
World
2025
Winner
UEFA Nations League
Europe
2024/2026
2nd Place
Premier League
England
2024/2025
2nd Place
UEFA European Championship
Europe
2024
Winner
UEFA Nations League
Europe
2022/2024
Winner
Olympics Men
World
2021
2nd Place
UEFA Nations League
Europe
2020/2022
2nd Place
Copa del Rey
Spain
2019/2021
Winner
UEFA U21 Championship
Europe
2017/2019
Winner
DFB Pokal
Germany
2016/2017
Winner
Super Cup
Germany
2016
2nd Place
UEFA U21 Championship
Europe
2015/2017
2nd Place
UEFA U19 Championship
Europe
2014/2015
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Jul 14
World CupWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-2
Jul 10
World CupWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Jul 06
World CupWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Jul 02
World CupWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Arsenal's squad, Mikel Merino has made his mark in the Premier League through consistent performances. A native of Pamplona in Spain, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. Standing at 189 cm and weighing 83 kg, this midfielder has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His football intelligence and ability to find space make him a key player in Arsenal's engine room. Arsenal's decision to sign him in 2024 for € 32M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. Titles such as Emirates Cup, UEFA Nations League, UEFA European Championship feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Arsenal's squad. Mikel Merino continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul |
Argentina
|
1-0 | 45 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 1 | 0 | 5/9 | 0/0 |
| 14 Jul |
France
|
0-2 | 12 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 6/9 | 0/0 |
| 10 Jul |
Belgium
|
2-1 | 12 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 | 0 | 2/4 | 0/0 |
| 06 Jul |
Portugal
|
0-1 | 14 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 | 0/0 |
| 02 Jul |
Austria
|
3-0 | 19 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0/0 |