Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino is a 29-year-old Spanish midfielder who plays as a deep-lying playmaker for Arsenal, wearing the number 23 shirt. Standing at 189 cm, the 83 kg left-footer is defined by his rare blend of physical reach and technical composure — he wins duels in the middle third and launches attacks from deep with sharp line-breaking passes. Merino’s distinctive trait is his ability to combine defensive security with forward momentum; he reads play early to intercept, then immediately lo...