Mikel Merino
Central midfielder · Arsenal · Premier League · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-11-01
Mikel Merino, 30, plays as a central midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League. This season: 8 appearances, 182 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.56. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for successful dribbles, expected goals (xg) and passes.
Profile
- Club
- Arsenal
- League
- Premier League
- Position
- Central midfielder
- Age
- 30
- Nationality
- Spain
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 8 (1) | – |
| Minutes | 182 | – |
| Average rating | 6.56 | – |
| Goals | 0 | 0.00 |
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.79 | 0.39 |
| Shots | 8 | 3.96 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.49 |
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 2.97 |
| Passes | 111 | 54.89 |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.7 | – |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.99 |
| Duels won | 18 | 8.90 |
| Aerial duels won | 5 | 2.47 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 3.46 |
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.98 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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