Mikel Merino Zazón

Midfielder #23
Age 29 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €35M

Career

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2024 Arsenal from Real Sociedad
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2018 Real Sociedad from Newcastle
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2018 Newcastle from Borussia Dortmund
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2017 Newcastle from Borussia Dortmund
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2016 Borussia Dortmund from Osasuna

Mikel Merino is a ARCHITECT at Arsenal, playing as a midfielder in Premier League. Shooting at 82/100 ranks in the top 50% of Premier League midfielders, making them a key creative force.

Player Rating

Mikel Merino Zazón
65
Rating
30
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 56
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 76
📊 Ability 61
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Midfielder

Scout Report

AI-generated analysis of a player's key strengths and playing style based on seasonal performance.

Mikel Merino Zazón is a solid ARCHITECT for Arsenal. Evidence: 1.07 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (21% Goal Frequency) , above average SILVER TRAY (21% Assist Frequency)

Player DNA

Shows whether a player specializes in specific areas or is well-rounded across all dimensions.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (82/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Mikel Merino Zazón Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 89%
Weight 92%
Experience 80%

vs Premier League

Height 74%
Weight 79%
Experience 79%

Traits

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Player DNA

Five core dimensions that define a player's style and strengths

Dribbling: 44 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 82 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 45 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 79 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 57 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 44
Shooting 82
Defense 45
Workrate 79
Passing 57
Key Strength 82 Shooting
Area to Watch 44 Dribbling

Match Stats

Game-by-game performance for Mikel Merino Zazón including goals, assists, and ratings

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jan 25, 2026 Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United Premier League 40' 7.3 1 - 100 Emirates Stadium
Jan 20, 2026 Inter 1-3 Arsenal UEFA Champions League 89' 6.5 - - 78 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Jan 17, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal Premier League 38' 7.0 - - 28 City Ground
Jan 08, 2026 Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool Premier League ' - - - 43 Emirates Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal Premier League 10' 6.9 - 0 90 Vitality Stadium
Dec 30, 2025 Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa Premier League 73' 6.9 - - 74 Emirates Stadium
Dec 27, 2025 Arsenal 2-1 Brighton Premier League 90' 6.7 - - 62 Emirates Stadium
Dec 20, 2025 Everton 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 9' 6.5 - 0 37 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Dec 13, 2025 Arsenal 2-1 Wolves Premier League 39' 6.7 - - 74 Emirates Stadium
Dec 10, 2025 Club Brugge KV 0-3 Arsenal UEFA Champions League 90' 6.6 - 0 50 Jan Breydel Stadion
Dec 06, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal Premier League 45' 6.2 - - 90 Villa Park
Dec 03, 2025 Arsenal 2-0 Brentford Premier League 94' 8.3 1 1 48 Emirates Stadium
Nov 30, 2025 Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal Premier League 94' 7.3 1 - 76 Stamford Bridge
Nov 26, 2025 Arsenal 3-1 Bayern München UEFA Champions League 90' 6.5 - 0 73 Emirates Stadium
Nov 23, 2025 Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Premier League 88' 7.3 - 1 91 Emirates Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Mikel Merino Zazón's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €35.0M
Peak Value €50.0M (Q4'21)
€50.0M €25.0M €0
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