Season performance
2026/27
- Average Rating
- Appearances
- 5
- Minutes
- 90
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- Starts
- 3
5 rated matches
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Ratings over the last 12 months
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Matches
Position
- Primary
- Midfielder
- Others
- Forward
- Nationality
- Spain
- Place of birth
- Pamplona, Spain
- Weight
- 83 kg
Player Traits
Percentile vs Premier League midfielders · last 12 months
Attacking · Possession · Defending
Top 10%
Transfers
Joined current club
Real Sociedad
ArsenalAug 2024Transfer€32m
About Mikel Merino
Profile, season statistics, transfers and career
Mikel Merino (30) is a footballer from Spain who plays as a Midfielder for Arsenal. Mikel Merino was born on June 22, 1996 in Pamplona, Spain. Mikel Merino is 189 cm tall and left-footed.
In the 2026/27 Premier League, Mikel Merino has 5 appearances (3 starts, 90 minutes) with 0 goals, 0 assists and an average rating of 6.62. Across 15 tracked seasons, Mikel Merino has 449 appearances, 53 goals and 36 assists.
Mikel Merino joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad in August 2024 for a reported €32m. Mikel Merino has also played for Real Sociedad, Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund, and Osasuna. Mikel Merino's estimated market value is €26m, and the contract with Arsenal runs until June 30, 2028.
Competitions in 2026/27
- World Cup8
- Premier League5
- Friendlies2
- UEFA Champions League1
- League Cup1
- UEFA Nations League3
Frequently Asked Questions
- How old is Mikel Merino?
- Mikel Merino is 30 years old, born on June 22, 1996.
- What team does Mikel Merino play for?
- Mikel Merino currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League.
- What position does Mikel Merino play?
- Mikel Merino plays as a Midfielder for Arsenal.
- How many goals has Mikel Merino scored?
- Mikel Merino has 0 goals and 0 assists in 5 appearances in the 2026/27 Premier League.
- How tall is Mikel Merino?
- Mikel Merino is 189 cm tall.
- What is Mikel Merino's market value?
- Mikel Merino's estimated market value is €26m.
- When does Mikel Merino's contract expire?
- Mikel Merino's contract with Arsenal runs until June 30, 2028.
- How much did Arsenal pay for Mikel Merino?
- Arsenal signed Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in August 2024 for a reported €32m.
- What shirt number does Mikel Merino wear?
- Mikel Merino wears number 23 for Arsenal.
- What nationality is Mikel Merino?
- Mikel Merino is from Spain and was born in Pamplona.
Statistics come from official and detailed match data. Market values and fees are estimates or reported figures.