Who is Mikel Merino?
Player profile of Mikel Merino: midfielder, Spain, 29 years old, plays for Arsenal (2026/27 season).
In the 2026/27 season: 15 matches, 1 goal and 1 assist (a goal roughly every 527 minutes). For the national team: 14 matches and 5 goals.
In the previous season (2025/26): 36 matches, 6 goals and 3 assists.
Latest transfer: from Real Sociedad to Arsenal (27 August 2024).
Trophies won: 7; most often Emirates Cup (1×), European Championship (1×).
Mikel Merino: 2026/27 season stats
Club competitions
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 0/0 | 7.8 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225 | 1/0 | 6.6 |
| Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 1/0 | 6.7 |
| Total | 15 | 1 | 1 | 527 | 2/0 | 6.7 |
National team
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Mins | Cards | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 8 | 2 | 0 | 210 | 0/0 | 6.9 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 3 | 1 | 109 | 0/0 | 7.3 |
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0/0 | 6.9 |
| Total | 14 | 5 | 1 | 341 | 0/0 | 7.0 |
Mikel Merino: detailed stats
Totals across all club competitions in 2026/27.
Mikel Merino: 2025/26 season stats
Mikel Merino: career
| Club | Period |
|---|---|
 Arsenal | 2024–present |
 Real Sociedad | 2018–2023 |
 Borussia Dortmund | 2016–2017 |
 Osasuna | 2014–2015 |
Senior clubs only; youth and reserve teams are not shown.
Mikel Merino: transfers
| Date | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2024 | Real Sociedad → Arsenal | € 32M |
| 12 July 2018 | Newcastle → Real Sociedad | € 12M |
| 3 January 2018 | Borussia Dortmund → Newcastle | € 7M |
| 28 July 2017 | Borussia Dortmund → Newcastle | Loan |
| 1 July 2016 | Osasuna → Borussia Dortmund | € 3.8M |
Mikel Merino: trophies
Trophies won: 7.
- Emirates Cup20251×
- European Championship20241×
- UEFA Nations League2022/20241×
- Copa del Rey2019/20211×
- UEFA U21 Championship2017/20191×
- DFB-Pokal2016/20171×
- UEFA U19 Championship2014/20151×
Mikel Merino: injuries and absences
| Reason | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| knock | 23 April 2025 | 28 April 2025 |
| knee injury | 30 November 2024 | 3 December 2024 |
| concussion | 7 November 2024 | 9 November 2024 |
| shoulder injury | 29 August 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
| absence | 18 January 2023 | 9 February 2023 |
| calf injury | 26 November 2021 | 17 December 2021 |
Mikel Merino: frequently asked questions
How many goals has Mikel Merino scored in 2026/27?
In 2026/27, Mikel Merino has 1 goal and 1 assist in 15 matches.
Which club does Mikel Merino play for?
Mikel Merino (midfielder) plays for Arsenal in 2026/27. Nationality: Spain.
How old is Mikel Merino?
Mikel Merino is 29 years old. Date of birth: 22 June 1996.
What was Mikel Merino's latest transfer?
From Real Sociedad to Arsenal, 27 August 2024, € 32M.
What trophies has Mikel Merino won?
Trophies won: 7; most often Emirates Cup (1×), European Championship (1×), UEFA Nations League (1×).
About Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino (Spain) at a glance: season stats, detailed numbers, career, transfers and trophies. More of the club's players are on the Arsenal page.