Izan Merino stats
Spain
Match-by-match stats
I. Merino
MálagaMidfielderBefore the next match
Deportivo Alavés v Málaga, Friday
What Deportivo Alavés allow right central midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at RCM against Deportivo Alavés in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersIzan Merino 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Izan Merino has appeared in 8 La Liga matches this season, totalling 483 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Izan Merino has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 483 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Izan Merino has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 161 minutes. Izan Merino has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Izan Merino has completed 290 of 312 passes at 93% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Izan Merino completes 0 dribbles and wins 5 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (4th percentile).
Defending stats
Izan Merino makes 4 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Izan Merino has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Málaga squad
H. Abaida
24 yrs#7
Chupe22 yrs#9
D. Larrubia24 yrs#10
J. Muñoz27 yrs#11
E. Jauregi30 yrs#17
J. Cruz
26 yrs#19
A. Niño Heredia22 yrs#21
J. Lobete26 yrs#24
J. Cajuste
27 yrs#2
R. Enríquez25 yrs#6
C. Dotor25 yrs#8
R. Rodríguez23 yrs#14
P. Martínez28 yrs#18
D. Lorenzo23 yrs#22I. Merino20 yrs#23
A. Ochoa19 yrs#35
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 38 | 2,934 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 6.69 |
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 25 | 1,204 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 6.77 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.56 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Izan Merino
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Izan Merino has featured across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 483 minutes. Izan Merino has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Izan Merino has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Izan Merino has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Izan Merino has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 3 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 290 from 312 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Izan Merino has won 5 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Izan Merino has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 1.
About Izan Merino
Izan Merino is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Málaga in the La Liga, representing Spain. Izan Merino is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 15 April 2006.
Most recent appearance
Izan Merino's most recent match was at home against Real Sociedad on January 10th. Málaga lost 2-5. Izan Merino played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- January 10th2-5 lossvsReal Sociedad(46 mins, rating 6.36)
- September 2nd1-1 drawvsEspanyol(16 mins, rating 6.65)
- November 7th1-0 lossatGetafe(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 29th1-3 lossvsVillarreal(61 mins, rating 6.16)
- September 8th1-1 drawatCelta de Vigo(67 mins, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Izan Merino and Málaga are next in action on December 31st against Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga match preview.
Teammates at Málaga
Izan Merino currently plays alongside Adam Aznou, Juan Berrocal, Jens Cajuste, Carlos Dotor, Pablo Martínez, Rafita Garrido, Diego Murillo, Izan Merino, Ramón Enríquez, Alfonso Herrero, Einar Galilea, Carlos López, Dani Lorenzo, Adrián Niño Heredia, Ángel Recio, Haitam Abaida, Aarón Ochoa, Chupe, Rafa Rodríguez, Joaquín Muñoz, Eneko Jauregi, José Salinas, Carlos Puga, Juan Cruz, Julen Lobete, Álex Pastor, David Larrubia and Fernando Calero at Málaga.