Mikel Merino is an Arsenal midfielder and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 22 June 1996 in Pamplona, Spain, Merino is 30 years old. In the 2026/27 Premier League, Merino has played 81 minutes across 5 appearances (0 starts), with 0 goals and 0 assists. Figures are up to 1 October 2026.
Profile
2026/27 Premier League numbers
| Minutes | 81 |
| Starts | 0 |
| Appearances | 5 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.14 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 0.15 |
| Penalties missed | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 |
| Tackles | 0 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 |
0 goals from 0.14 expected goals and 0 assists from 0.15 expected assists, per Fantasy Premier League's figures.
League numbers from Fantasy Premier League, up to 1 October 2026. Arsenal's next game is Arsenal v Leeds on Sat 10 Oct at 12:30 UK time.
Every competition
| Competition | Apps | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Yellow | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 5 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League | 1 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
For Arsenal in 2026/27, from the match-data feed: 7 appearances and 1 goal in all competitions.
Mikel Merino costs £5.7m in Fantasy Premier League (£6.0m at the start of the season), is selected by 0.4% of managers and has 4 points so far (0.8 a game).
Source: Fantasy Premier League, 1 October 2026. The next deadline is on the FPL deadlines page.
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Common questions
What shirt number does Mikel Merino wear?
Mikel Merino wears the number 23 shirt for Arsenal in 2026/27, according to the club's squad list in the match-data feed.
How old is Mikel Merino?
Mikel Merino was born on 22 June 1996 in Pamplona and is 30 years old.
How many goals has Mikel Merino scored this season?
0 in the Premier League in 2026/27, from 0.14 expected goals, with 0 assists, up to 1 October 2026. In all competitions: 1 goal in 7 appearances.
What position does Mikel Merino play?
Mikel Merino is listed as a midfielder for Arsenal.