Mikel Merino
ARS
Center Midfielder
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Jun 22, 1996 (30)
Left
6'2"
183 lb
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2026/2027 Champions League
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2026/2027 Champions League
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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.
Analysis: Merino pushed forward from his central midfield role to make a run into the box and seal his national team's victory in the final minutes of the match. The Arsenal man remains involved for Spain and has delivered a notable attacking contribution in the international break, scoring one goal and assisting once over his last two appearances, despite coming off the bench in those games. The goal could help his case for increased minutes with both club and country. However, at the Premier League level, he remains a regular backup option in the rotation with Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Odegaard, and he has yet to get directly involved in the score sheet across five matches played.
One clearance in 30-minute cameo
Merino generated one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Brighton.
Analysis: Merino came on for Bukayo Saka in the 60th minute and made one clearance in 30 minutes of action as Arsenal pushed for a goal that never came against a Brighton defensive structure that did not concede a single shot on target in the second half. He registered zero shots and zero tackles across his time on the pitch. Merino has now featured five times as a substitute in Arsenal's five Premier League fixtures this season without scoring.
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