Mikel Merino

Published: December 20th, 2023 (12/20/2023)
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Name: Mikel Merino

DoB: 6/22/1996 (26 years old)

Position: DM, M (C)

Club: Real San Sebastián

Division: Spanish First Division

Nationality: ESP

EU National: Yes

Contract Start: 7/22/2020

Contract End: 6/30/2025

Transfer Value: $32M - $48M

Pref. Foot: Left

Left Foot: Very Strong

Right Foot: Reasonable

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 174 lbs

All-time Apps: 253

All-time Gls: 21

Current Ability: 153

Potential Ability: 159

Player Attributes

Technical

Corners 8
Crossing 11
Dribbling 14
Finishing 10
First Touch 14
Free Kicks 10
Heading 14
Long Shots 12
Long Throws 8
Marking 14
Passing 16
Penalties 10
Tackling 13
Technique 15

Mental

Aggression 15
Anticipation 13
Bravery 15
Composure 13
Concentration 15
Decisions 14
Determination 16
Flair 13
Leadership 12
Off the Ball 14
Positioning 14
Teamwork 15
Vision 16
Work Rate 15

Physical

Acceleration 12
Agility 13
Balance 13
Jumping Reach 14
Natural Fitness 16
Pace 13
Stamina 17
Strength 16

Hidden

Versatility 15
Temperament 10
Sportsmanship 12
Professionalism 15
Pressure 14
Loyalty 12
Injury Proneness 9
Important Matches 15
Dirtiness 9
Controversy 9
Consistency 14
Ambition 17
Adaptability 11

Goalkeeping

Throwing 2
Rushing out Tendency 3
Reflexes 2
Punching Tendency 2
One on Ones 2
Kicking 1
Handling 1
Eccentricity 3
Communication 2
Command of Area 3
Aerial Reach 1

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Future Career

Season Age Club Division Appearances Goals Assists Avg. Rating xG/90 xA/90 Pass Completion % Prog. Passes/90 Key Passes/90 Dribbles/90 Tackles/90 Interceptions/90 Goals Allowed/90
2032 35 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 40 (4) 0 9 6.97 0.05 0.35 92% 5.86 0.95 0.73 2.08 2.01 -
2031 34 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 37 (4) 0 11 7.16 0.01 0.30 91% 6.35 1.32 0.48 2.54 1.90 -
2030 33 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 48 1 9 7.17 0.05 0.21 90% 5.40 1.38 0.70 2.02 1.49 -
2029 32 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 41 (1) 3 10 7.22 0.05 0.24 90% 5.91 1.12 0.55 2.09 1.83 -
2028 31 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 40 (1) 3 10 7.13 0.16 0.30 91% 4.90 1.38 0.75 1.95 1.89 -
2027 30 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 47 6 12 7.37 0.13 0.30 92% 4.90 1.37 0.95 2.44 2.04 -
2026 29 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 50 (3) 11 12 7.25 0.14 0.21 88% 3.88 1.62 0.91 1.91 1.66 -
2025 28 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 36 (2) 4 5 7.33 0.10 0.34 89% 4.90 1.90 0.99 1.99 1.66 -
2024 27 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division 46 (3) 6 6 7.09 0.15 0.22 88% 4.15 1.53 0.89 2.21 1.82 -
2023 26 Real San Sebastián Spanish First Division - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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