Mikel Merino stats
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M. Merino
ArsenalMidfielder
M. Merino vs Bayern München
1 game playedMikel Merino's next match is on Wednesday at 20:00 against Bayern München. See how Mikel Merino did in earlier matches against Bayern München.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 |
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Wednesday 20:00Wed 20:00Before the next match
Bayern München v Arsenal, WednesdayWhat Bayern München allow strikers
Position stats16 appearances at ST against Bayern München in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersMikel Merino 2026/2027 season stats
As a player, Mikel Merino has appeared in 7 Premier League matches this season, totalling 106 minutes at an average rating of 5.63. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League players.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 7 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.63 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 108 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.26 |
 Champions League | 2 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.85 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8.06 |
| Total | 14 | 434 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6.44 |
Premier LeagueNot enough players to compare against for this season.
Positions played
Premier LeagueNo position data available.
Arsenal squad
B. Saka
25 yrs#7
V. Gyökeres
28 yrs#14
C. Tzolis
24 yrs#17
N. Madueke24 yrs#20
K. Havertz
27 yrs#29
M. Dowman16 yrs#56
M. Ødegaard
27 yrs#8
E. Eze28 yrs#10M. Merino
30 yrs#23
M. Zubimendi27 yrs#36
B. Guimarães
28 yrs#39
D. Rice27 yrs#41
M. Anthony Lewis-Skelly20 yrs#49
25 yrs
24 yrs
25 yrs
24 yrs
Spain squad
R. Fernández24 yrs#9
L. Yamal19 yrs#10
M. Oyarzabal29 yrs#10
Á. Baena25 yrs#10
Y. Pino23 yrs#10
C. Espí21 yrs#19
V. Muñoz23 yrs#23
F. López23 yrs#7
Pedri23 yrs#8
F. Ruiz30 yrs#8
Rodri30 yrs#16
D. Olmo28 yrs#20M. Merino30 yrs#23M. Zubimendi27 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2024
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Mikel Merino has featured across 7 appearances (0 starts), totalling 106 minutes. Mikel Merino has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.23 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikel Merino has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikel Merino has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 71 from 82 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Mikel Merino has won 12 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Mikel Merino has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
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 Nottingham Forest on November 29th. Arsenal won 0-1. Mikel Merino played 24 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- November 29th0-1 winatNottingham Forest(24 mins, rating 6.74)
- August 15th3-0 winvsLOSC Lille(65 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.72)
- July 21st2-1 winvsLeeds United(1 mins, rating 0)
- June 6th1-2 winatCroatia(44 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.38)
- March 20th3-1 winvsCzech Republic(23 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Mikel Merino and Arsenal are next in action on July 11th against FC Bayern München in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Bayern München vs Arsenal match preview.
Teammates at Arsenal
Mikel Merino currently plays alongside William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, Illan Meslier, Martin Ødegaard, Myles Anthony Lewis-Skelly, Christos Tzolis, Gabriel, Max Dowman, Declan Rice, Bruno Guimarães, Piero Hincapié, Martín Zubimendi, Ezri Konsa, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyökeres, Jurriën Timber, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz at Arsenal.