Mikel Merino

ARS

• #23 • Attacking Midfielder

Mikel Merino

ARS

• #23 • Attacking Midfielder

National Team

Spain

Position

Role

Shadow Striker

Birthdate (Age)

Jun 22, 1996 (30)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'2"

Weight

183 lb

Club

Arsenal

League

Premier League

Ranking

Champions League

2025/2026 All matches

Overall grade

396/808

Impact score

7.1

79/808

Midfielder rank

50th

50/201

All rank

170th

170/808

Grades

Key Grades

2025/2026 Champions League

Overall

113th/221 MID

64.2

Passing

74th/219 MID

72.4

Pressured Passing

33rd/218 MID

79.9

Dribbling

N/A

Ball Carrying

40th/189 MID

73.2

Shooting

70th/176 MID

64.8

Overall Grades by game

2025/2026 Champions League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2025/2026 Champions League

Appearances

564

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Aug 10, 2026

Ready for new season

Merino is back to prepare the new 2026/27 Premier League season with Arsenal, according to the club.

Analysis: Merino scored four goals and delivered three assists for Arsenal in 22 Premier League appearances last season before delivering as a super sub for Spain at the World Cup, scoring the winning goals off the bench for two straight knockout matches. His return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to continue in his valuable role for both club and country.

Jul 10, 2026

Plays hero role for Spain again

Merino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium.

Analysis: Just like it happened against Portugal in the Round of 16, Merino came off the bench to score the game-winner for Spain in the dying moments of the match. This time, Merino took advantage of a rebound off Senne Lammens -- who replaced Thibaut Courtois (undisclosed) in the second half -- to fire a shot home from close range. Merino has two goals in the World Cup, but with just one start in the tournament so far, he should continue playing off the bench, ultimately limiting his fantasy appeal.