Izan Merino
Spain
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Izan Merino 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Izan Merino has appeared in 3 La Liga matches this season, totalling 262 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.34 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.03 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Izan Merino has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 262 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 27th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Izan Merino has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 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 35th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 172 | 59.10 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 159 | 54.60 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 3.78 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 5.50 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 7.21 | 58 |
Izan Merino has completed 159 of 172 passes at 92% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 3 | 1.03 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Touches | 184 | 63.20 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 15 | 5.15 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.34 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Izan Merino completes 0 dribbles and wins 3 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (4th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.03 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.69 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.03 | 50 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.34 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 5 | 1.72 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Izan Merino makes 3 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.37 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.37 | 19 |
| 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 |
Izan Merino has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Izan Merino previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Izan Merino
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Izan Merino has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 262 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 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Izan Merino has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 159 from 172 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Izan Merino has won 3 of 9 total duels.
Discipline
Izan Merino has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 0.
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 away at Real Madrid on September 12th. Málaga lost 4-0. Izan Merino played 87 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- September 12th4-0 lossatReal Madrid(87 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 13th1-1 drawvsDeportivo A Coruña(85 mins, rating 7.04)
- January 14th2-0 lossatAtlético de Madrid(90 mins, rating 6.64)
- October 26th1-2 winatAlmería(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- May 2nd0-0 drawvsAlmería(27 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Izan Merino and Málaga are next in action on January 13th against Levante in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Málaga vs Levante match preview.
Teammates at Málaga
Izan Merino currently plays alongside Carlos López, Ángel Recio, Aarón Ochoa, Einar Galilea, Diego Murillo, Jens Cajuste, Joaquín Muñoz, Dani Lorenzo, Rafita Garrido, Pablo Martínez, Rafa Rodríguez, Haitam Abaida, Chupe, Juan Berrocal, Adrián Niño, Ramón Enríquez, Eneko Jauregi, Alfonso Herrero, Adam Aznou, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, José Salinas, Juan Cruz, Carlos Puga, Julen Lobete, Fernando Calero, David Larrubia and Álex Pastor at Málaga.