Mikel Merino
Spain
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Mikel Merino 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Mikel Merino has appeared in 22 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,028 minutes at an average rating of 6.56. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 22 | 1,028 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 6.56 |
 Champions League | 7 | 515 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6.93 |
 Carabao Cup | 4 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.91 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.27 |
| Total | 34 | 1,936 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 37 | 6.70 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.61 | 97 |
| Shots | 22 | 1.90 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.80 | 87 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.44 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.44 | 97 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.70 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.53 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.10 | 52 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.05 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.35 | 80 |
Mikel Merino has taken 22 shots with 9 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 47 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.4 expected goals (xG), 3.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mikel Merino has 3 assists and 12 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. Mikel Merino has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 370 | 32.40 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 281 | 24.60 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.70 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.09 | 64 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 5.69 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 3.94 | 27 |
Mikel Merino has completed 281 of 370 passes at 76% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.44 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.05 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 79 | 6.92 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 2.45 | 95 |
| Touches | 556 | 48.70 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 136 | 11.91 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.53 | 22 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 1.84 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 1.58 | 82 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.96 | 36 |
Mikel Merino completes 5 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 79 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.28 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.14 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.96 | 59 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.66 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 54 | 4.73 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.09 | 90 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Mikel Merino makes 26 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.93 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.26 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 22.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 3.76 | 93 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mikel Merino has committed 22 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 22 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly striker (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Mikel Merino previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 8 | 193 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.86 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 468 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 1,593 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 46 | 7.00 |
| Champions League | 12 | 817 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 7.21 |
 UEFA Nations League | 7 | 350 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 7.14 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 7 | 177 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4.91 |
| Euro Qualification | 6 | 373 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7.24 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 32 | 2,484 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 81 | 7.35 |
| Champions League | 7 | 630 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 7.74 |
 Copa Del Rey | 6 | 485 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 7.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 33 | 2,499 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 77 | 7.24 |
 Europa League | 7 | 544 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 7.23 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 129 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.69 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 34 | 2,896 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 71 | 7.17 |
| Europa League | 6 | 516 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 7.24 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7.27 |
About Mikel Merino
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Mikel Merino has scored 4 goals and 3 assists across 22 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1028 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Mikel Merino has attempted 22 shots with 9 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.38 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikel Merino has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (42% success rate). Mikel Merino has contributed 12 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikel Merino has registered 26 tackles (13 won), 11 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 281 from 370 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Mikel Merino has won 79 of 172 total duels.
Discipline
Mikel Merino has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 21.
About Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Arsenal in the Premier League, representing Spain. Mikel Merino is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 22 June 1996.
Most recent appearance
Mikel Merino's most recent match was away at Aston Villa on November 22nd. Arsenal won 0-1. Mikel Merino played 19 minutes with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
- November 22nd0-1 winatAston Villa(19 mins, rating 6.93)
- July 6th3-0 winvsCoventry City(14 mins, rating 6.76)
- April 2nd3-0 winvsManchester City(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 28th1-0 winvsArgentina(45 mins, rating 6.7)
- June 21st0-2 winatFrance(12 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Mikel Merino and Arsenal are next in action on December 2nd against Chelsea in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arsenal vs Chelsea match preview.
Teammates at Arsenal
Mikel Merino currently plays alongside Martin Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, Bruno Guimarães, Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Max Dowman, William Saliba, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jurriën Timber, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Declan Rice, Piero Hincapié, Christos Tzolis, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Illan Meslier, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz at Arsenal.