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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Midfielder / Striker / Defensive Midfielder
Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino Zazón
ArsenalShirt number 23
Spain- CM
- ST
- CDM
83Overall rating
83Potential
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €36M
- Wage / week
- €165K
- Contract
- 2028
- Height
- 189 cm
- Foot
- Left
Card stats
- PAC53 Pace
- SHO79 Shooting
- PAS80 Passing
- DRI80 Dribbling
- DEF81 Defending
- PHY80 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (83, of which +1 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- At peak: potential 83 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Defending 81; weakest: Pace 53.
- Contract with Arsenal runs to 2028; value €36M; wage €165K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 22 Jun 1996
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Foot
- Left
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €36M
- Contract
- 2028
- Joined
- 27 Aug 2024
- National side
- Spain · #6
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 77
- Crossing77
- Finishing80
- Heading Accuracy87
- Short Passing84
- Volleys58
Skillgroup average 79
- Dribbling82
- Curve80
- FK Accuracy69
- Long Passing80
- Ball Control84
Movementgroup average 63
- Acceleration52
- Sprint Speed54
- Agility63
- Reactions84
- Balance63
Powergroup average 80
- Shot Power85
- Jumping81
- Stamina82
- Strength78
- Long Shots76
Mentalitygroup average 80
- Aggression83
- Interceptions83
- Positioning81
- Vision80
- Penalties70
- Composure81
Defendinggroup average 79
- Defensive Awareness78
- Standing Tackle82
- Sliding Tackle76
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving9
- GK Handling12
- GK Kicking9
- GK Positioning13
- GK Reflexes14
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 83 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 83 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 83 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 83 (+2 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 83 (+1 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 83 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 83 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 83 (+1 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 83 (+1 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Power Shot
- Precision Header
- Relentless
Roles
- Box-to-Box+
- False 9+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €36M
- Wage
- €165Kper week
- Asking price
- €41M – €46M
- Contract until
- 2028
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.