Mikel Merino is a Midfielder who plays for Arsenal in Premier League.
Nationality: Spain. Age: 29. Date of birth: 22 June 1996. Height: 189 cm. Weight: 83 kg.
In the 2026 season Mikel Merino has made 5 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, playing 90 minutes of Premier League football.
Season statistics — 2026
Contribution rate: 0% of appearances produced a goal or an assist. Average time on the pitch: 18 minutes per appearance.
Player information
- Full name
- Mikel Merino
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 23
- Nationality
- Spain
- Age
- 29
- Date of birth
- 22 June 1996
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Club
- Arsenal
- Season
- 2026
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Mikel Merino — profile, role and season form
Mikel Merino plays for Arsenal as a midfielder, and represents Spain internationally. In the 2026 season they have made 5 appearances, starting 0 of them, and have been on the pitch for 90 minutes.
Reading the statistics on this page
- Appearances versus starts — the gap between the two shows how often a player is used from the bench.
- Minutes per appearance — a truer picture of workload than the number of games alone.
- Goals and assists per appearance — the cleanest way to compare a forward with a midfielder or a defender.
- Disciplinary record — yellow and red cards per season indicate the style of the player as much as their role.
Every profile links through to the club page for the full squad and to the competition page for the table and scoring charts, so a single player can always be placed in context.
Mikel Merino — FAQ
What position does Mikel Merino play?
Mikel Merino is listed as a midfielder at Arsenal.
How many goals has Mikel Merino scored this season?
0 goals in 5 appearances in the 2026 season, with 0 assists.
How is the average rating calculated?
The rating is an aggregate performance score for the season supplied with the match data. It is shown only where a full season of ratings is available.
Where can I see the rest of the squad?
The full squad is listed on the Arsenal club page, grouped by position.