Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino Zazón (Spanish pronunciation: ; born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. After starting out at Osasuna, he had short spells with Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United before signing for Real Sociedad in 2018. With the last of those clubs, he won the 2019–20 Copa del Rey and totalled 242 appearances and 27 goals. In August 2024, he joined Arsenal. Merino represented Spain in two European Under-21 Championships, winning the 2019 edition. He made his senior debut in 2020, being selected for Euro 2024 and winning the tournament.