Who is Mikel Merino?
Profile: Mikel Merino, midfielder (Spain), age 29. Club for the 2026/27 season: Arsenal.
His 2026/27 season so far: 14 matches, 1 goal and 1 assist (scoring around once every 500 minutes). With his national team: 14 matches and 5 goals.
The season before (2025/26): 36 matches, 6 goals and 3 assists.
Last move: he left Real Sociedad for Arsenal on 27 August 2024.
Trophies: 7 in total, Emirates Cup (1×), European Championship (1×) most often.
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 |
| Premier League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 1/0 | 6.7 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225 | 1/0 | 6.6 |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 1 | 500 | 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
Figures added up across every club competition 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 |
Youth and reserve sides are left off; senior clubs only.
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: 7 in total.
- 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
What is Mikel Merino's goal tally for 2026/27?
Mikel Merino's 2026/27 so far: 1 goal and 1 assist across 14 matches.
What is Mikel Merino's current club?
In 2026/27 Mikel Merino (midfielder) is on the books at Arsenal. Nationality: Spain.
How old is Mikel Merino?
Mikel Merino is currently 29. Date of birth: 22 June 1996.
Where did Mikel Merino move in his last transfer?
He moved from Real Sociedad to Arsenal on 27 August 2024, € 32M.
How many trophies has Mikel Merino won?
Trophies: 7 in total, Emirates Cup (1×), European Championship (1×), UEFA Nations League (1×) most often.
About Mikel Merino
A profile of Mikel Merino (Spain), covering season stats, a detailed breakdown, career path, transfers and trophies. Other members of the squad are listed on the Arsenal page.