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Delivers assist in victory
Merino assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Slavia Prague.
Mikel Merino is represented by the football agency Bahía Internacional. The player currently plays for Arsenal; the current market value is €25.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2028.
timeline Career History
Rating
68
CEN
Mikel Merino
ATT
63
TEC
53
TAC
53
DEF
47
CRE
65
AGE
30
Height:
1,88
Foot:
Left
euro
€25.00m
ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity
Related news
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Matches · 6 November 2026
De la Fuente adds 3 new names to Nations League squad: Como's Ramón on the list -
Matches · 5 November 2026
Arsenal have 'a lot to learn' after nervy Slavia win, says Arteta -
Matches · 5 November 2026
Slavia Prague 1-2 Arsenal: Gyökeres stars in dominant first half
Position
Midfield
Age
30
Height
1,88
Foot
Left
Personal details
- Date of Birth
- 22.06.1996
- Place of birth
- Pamplona, Spain
- Nationality
- Spain
- League
- Premier League
- Shirt number
- 23
info About Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino is a 30-year-old Central Midfield from Spain. Mikel Merino has played for Arsenal since 2024. The contract runs until June 2028. Current estimated market value: €25.00m. Mikel Merino is represented by the football agency Bahía Internacional. 9 transfers on record; the highest fee was €32.00m for the 2024 move from Sociedad to Arsenal. In the 2026/2027 Premier League season: 10 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.88 m, preferred foot: left.
Who is Mikel Merino's agent?
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Mikel Merino is represented by the football agency Bahía Internacional.
Which club does Mikel Merino play for?
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Mikel Merino currently plays for Arsenal as a Central Midfield.
What is Mikel Merino's market value?
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Mikel Merino's market value is estimated at around €25.00m (2026 data).
Where is Mikel Merino from?
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Mikel Merino holds Spain nationality.
How old is Mikel Merino?
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Mikel Merino is 30 years old.
scoreboard Recent Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2026 |
Czechia
(A)
UEFA Nations League, League A, Gr. 3
|
0 - 2 (W) | 6.6 |
| 7 Nov 2026 |
Hull City
(H)
Premier League
|
1 - 0 (W) | 7.3 |
| 4 Nov 2026 |
SK Slavia Praha
(A)
UEFA Champions League
|
1 - 2 (W) | 7.4 |
| 1 Nov 2026 |
Liverpool FC
(A)
Premier League
|
0 - 1 (W) | 6.6 |
| 24 Oct 2026 |
Everton
(H)
Premier League
|
2 - 0 (W) | 6.6 |
Market Value & Form
Premier League 2026/2027Market Value
Comparison of two independent sources
Current Value
€25.00m
Model Estimate
€20,6m
€18,6m – €22,7m
20232026
Season Form
Goals
0 / xG 0.83
Assists
0 / xA 0.36
Shooting
10 / on target 3
Pass accuracy
85.4
Goals
%0
Assists
%0
Rating
%12
Bars show the player's league percentile.
Detailed Statistics Show Hide expand_more
Percentages show the player's league percentile.
Shooting
Goals
0
%0
xG
0.83
%84
xGOT
0.53
%77
xG excl. penalty
0.83
%85
Shooting
10
%81
Shots on target
3
%77
Headed shots
3
%95
Physical
Top speed (km/h)
28.7
%1
Distance covered (m)
34759.1
%23
Running distance (m)
10848.9
%38
Sprint distance (m)
210.3
%1
Sprints
11
%1
Passing
Assists
0
%0
xA
0.36
%54
Accurate passes
105
%22
Pass accuracy %
85.4
%49
Accurate long balls
1
%4
Long ball accuracy %
33.3
%7
Line-breaking passes
29
%23
Successful crosses
1
%47
Cross accuracy %
33.3
%80
Possession
Dribbles
6
%80
Dribble success %
66.7
%65
Duels won
22
%36
Duels won %
43.1
%23
Aerials won
5
%45
Aerials won %
26.3
%14
Touches
177
%24
Touches in opposition box
12
%78
Dispossessed
6
%26
Fouls won
8
%65
Defending
Defensive actions
23
%18
Tackles
3
%7
Interceptions
1
%4
Fouls committed
5
%61
Recoveries
17
%35
Possession won final 3rd
1
%16
Dribbled past
1
%84
Clearances
2
%8
Clean sheets
0
%0
Goals conceded while on pitch
0
%100
xG against while on pitch
1.92
%93
Discipline
Yellow cards
1
%35
Red cards
0
%100
Skill profile
Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Premier League 2026/2027.
68,1
Overall
Ranked #71 of 112 players in the same position
Shadow StrikerRecent match scores
- 76 Hull City
- 63 Liverpool
- 56 Everton
- 68 Nottingham Forest
- 61 Leeds United
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Shooting 71,9 #22/91
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Passing 71,1 #35/111
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Crossing 58,8 #82/93
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On ball attacking 75,2 #12/107
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Duels 60,8 #75/108
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1v1 defending 60,5 #75/110
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Positioning 69,2 #22/108
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Ball control 68,2 #35/111
newspaper Latest news
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Earns first league start
Merino had five shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.
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Contributes during winning cameo
Merino recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.
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Continues scoring form for Spain
Merino came off the bench at halftime and scored twice to lead Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, according to the club.
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Scores for Spain on Saturday
Merino scored one of Spain's goals as a substitute in Saturday's 3-1 UEFA Nations League win over the Czechia.
forum Social media
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YouTube · @hayterstv ·
Merino & Zubimendi UNHAPPY at Arsenal? | Mikel Merino RESPONDS
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X · @FabrizioRomano ·
❤️🤍 Mikel Merino when asked about his and Zubimendi’s game time at Arsenal: “For me Arsenal is the BEST club in the world” “It has a very deep squad… although the manager also trusts us a lot. We know what role we have t
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YouTube · @arsenal ·
BENCH CAM | Mikel Arteta reacts to Martin Odegaard's Hull City winner | Premier League
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X · @Arsenal ·
Memories with Mikel ✨ Our no.23 recalls the last Champions League visit to Prague where he bagged a brace ⏪
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YouTube · @hayterstv ·
Mikel Merino the MANAGER? 👀
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YouTube · @hayterstv ·
Will you be a FUTURE MANAGER? | Mikel Merino | Slavia Prague v Arsenal
Careers
Club career
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Arsenal Current08.2024 – present
93 apps · 16 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2026/2027 6.77Premier Lig 10 0 0 6.45Champions League 4 0 1 7.21EFL Cup 1 1 0 8.252025/2026 7.03Premier Lig 22 4 3 6.94Champions League 7 2 0 7.44EFL Cup 4 0 0 6.70FA Cup 1 0 0 7.782024/2025 7.03Premier Lig 28 7 2 7.06Champions League 12 2 3 7.08EFL Cup 3 0 0 6.76FA Cup 1 0 0 6.61 -
Real Sociedad07.2018 – 08.2024
242 apps · 27 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2023/2024 7.38La Liga 32 5 3 7.31Champions League 7 2 1 7.72Copa del Rey 6 1 1 7.382022/2023 7.40La Liga 33 2 9 7.45Europa League 7 0 0 7.35Copa del Rey 3 1 0 6.982021/2022 7.42La Liga 34 3 2 7.41Europa League 6 1 0 7.56Copa del Rey 3 0 0 7.282020/2021 7.13La Liga 26 2 4 7.16Europa League 8 0 2 7.27Copa del Rey 1 0 0 5.48Supercopa de España 1 0 0 –2019/2020 7.23La Liga 36 5 1 7.08Copa del Rey 7 1 0 8.022018/2019 6.68La Liga 29 3 3 6.68Copa del Rey 3 1 0 – -
Newcastle United01.2018 – 06.2018
8 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2017/2018 6.83Premier Lig 24 1 1 6.78FA Cup 1 0 0 8.20 -
Newcastle United Loan07.2017 – 01.2018
17 apps · 1 goals
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Borussia Dortmund07.2016 – 07.2017
9 apps · 0 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2016/2017 6.82Bundesliga 8 0 0 6.82DFB Pokal 1 0 0 – -
Osasuna07.2014 – 06.2016
67 apps · 8 goals
chevron_rightSeason breakdown
Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating2015/2016La Liga 2 38 7 0 –2014/2015La Liga 2 29 1 0 –
National team
Spain U23
06.2021
5 apps · 1 goals
Spain
08.2020
56 apps · 15 goals
Spain U21
09.2016
16 apps · 1 goals
Spain U19
01.2015
8 apps · 1 goals
