Mikel Merino
Overview
Mikel Merino is a Spain central midfield currently playing for Arsenal. They are 30 years old.
Biography
Mikel Merino Zazón (Spanish pronunciation: ; born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. He began his career with Osasuna, and had short spells at Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United before signing for Real Sociedad in 2018, winning the 2019–20 Copa del Rey with the club while totalling 242 appearances and 27 goals. In August 2024, he joined Arsenal, winning the Premier League in his second season. Merino represented Spain in two European Under-21 Championships, winning the 2019 edition. He made his senior debut in 2020, being selected for Euro 2024 and the 2026 International Football Cup and winning both tournaments.
Career & honours
Career history
OsasunaPermanent2014 – 2016- OsasunaYouth
Spain U21Permanent2016 – 2019
Real SociedadPermanent2018 – 2024
Osasuna BPermanent2014 – 2014
Borussia DortmundPermanent2016 – 2017
Newcastle UnitedLoan2017 – 2017- Newcastle UnitedPermanent2017 – 2018
ArsenalPermanent2024 –
Honours
- English FA Community Shield2026
- English Premier League2025-2026
FIFA World Cup2026
Olympics Silver2020- Spanish Copa del Rey2019-2020
- Spanish La Liga Team of the Season2022-2023
- UEFA European Championship2024
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship2019
- UEFA Nations League2022-2023
Biography
Mikel Merino Zazón (Spanish pronunciation: ; born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. He began his career with Osasuna, and had short spells at Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United before signing for Real Sociedad in 2018, winning the 2019–20 Copa del Rey with the club while totalling 242 appearances and 27 goals. In August 2024, he joined Arsenal, winning the Premier League in his second season. Merino represented Spain in two European Under-21 Championships, winning the 2019 edition. He made his senior debut in 2020, being selected for Euro 2024 and the 2026 International Football Cup and winning both tournaments.
Honours
- English FA Community Shield2026
- English Premier League2025-2026
- FIFA World Cup2026
- Olympics Silver2020
- Spanish Copa del Rey2019-2020
- Spanish La Liga Team of the Season2022-2023
- UEFA European Championship2024
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship2019
- UEFA Nations League2022-2023
Mikel Merino news
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Mikel Merino play for?
- Mikel Merino currently plays for Arsenal.
- What position does Mikel Merino play?
- Mikel Merino plays as a central midfield.
- How old is Mikel Merino?
- Mikel Merino is 30 years old.
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