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Mikel Merino, Spain footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino
Spain
22 June 1996
midfielder
Mikel Merino is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team.

He began his career with Osasuna, and had short spells at Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United before signing for Real Sociedad in 2018, winning the 2019–20 Copa del Rey with the club while totalling 242 appearances and 27 goals. In August 2024, he joined Premier League side Arsenal.

Merino represented Spain in two European Under-21 Championships, winning the 2019 edition. He made his senior debut in 2020, being selected for Euro 2024, which Spain won, and the 2026 World Cup.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Merino with Spain in 2025
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Mikel Merino Zazón
Date of birth: (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 (age 30)
Place of birth: Pamplona, Spain
Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Positions: Midfielderstriker
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Arsenal
Number: 23
⚽ Youth career:
: Amigó
: Osasuna
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2014: Osasuna B 5 (0)
2014–2016: Osasuna 63 (5)
2016–2017: Borussia Dortmund 8 (0)
2017: → Newcastle United (loan) 7 (0)
2017–2018: Newcastle United 17 (1)
2018–2024: Real Sociedad 190 (20)
2024–: Arsenal 50 (11)
⚽ International career‡:
2014–2015: Spain U19 12 (1)
2016–2019: Spain U21 20 (4)
2021: Spain Olympic 6 (1)
2020–: Spain 49 (12)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image SECRET STRIKER?! Every Mikel Merino Goal & Assist For Arsenal | AFC At The World Cup
3 weeks ago • 55.45K views
Estimated Revenue • $155

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Channel Image A Champion's Story | Mikel Merino's road to recovery | An Arsenal Original
6 days ago • 130.49K views
Estimated Revenue • $365

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Channel Image Highlights | Portugal 0-1 Spain | FIFA World Cup 2026™
6 days ago • 2.06M views
Estimated Revenue • $5,771

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Channel Image Mikel Merino - Spanish Class (2025)
11 months ago • 58.12K views
Estimated Revenue • $163

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Channel Image MIKEL MERINO | From Gooner to Gunner | First Arsenal interview
1 years ago • 335.84K views
Estimated Revenue • $940

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📰 Google News (RSS)

Mikel Merino keeps sending a crystal clear message to Mikel Arteta - Pain in the Arsenal

Why doesn't Mikel Merino start for Spain at World Cup? - USA Today

  • ✐ USA Today
  • Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:04:00 GMT

Mikel Merino is the World Cup’s Best Super Sub - Opta Analyst

Mikel Merino Is Spain’s Much-Needed Closer - Defector

  • ✐ Defector
  • Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

World Cup quotes round-up: Saka, Merino, Odegaard, Trossard, Madueke, Eze - Arseblog News

Spain vs Belgium LIVE: Watch World Cup 2026 quarter-final score, commentary & updates - BBC

  • ✐ BBC
  • Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:01:24 GMT

Kylian Mbappé in for France in World Cup semifinals against Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injury - WWLP

  • ✐ WWLP
  • Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:49:03 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ends as Spain eliminate Portugal thanks to Merino’s goal - World Soccer Talk

Spain vs Belgium LIVE - World Cup 2026: Merino scores late winner once again - the-sun.com

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Super sub Mikel Merino does it again late in 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal - NBC Sports

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