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EA SPORTS FC 27DB 20261022 squad (build 1191)

Mikel Merino

FC 27 · Centre Midfielder / Striker / Attacking Midfielder

Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino Zazón

ArsenalShirt number 23

England Premier LeagueSpain

  • CM
  • ST
  • CAM
83Overall rating
85Potential

+2 to grow

Age
30
Value
€40M
Wage / week
€152K
Contract
2028
Height
188 cm
Foot
Left

Card stats

  • PAC51 Pace
  • SHO79 Shooting
  • PAS80 Passing
  • DRI79 Dribbling
  • DEF81 Defending
  • PHY79 Physical
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Scouting note

Overview

  • Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (85, of which +3 from international reputation); within two points at CM, RCM, LDM.
  • Potential 85: 2 more points to grow at 30.
  • Standout card stat: Defending 81; weakest: Pace 51.
  • Contract with Arsenal runs to 2028; value €40M; wage €152K a week.

Profile

Quick facts

Age
30
Born
22 Jun 1996
Height
188 cm
Weight
83 kg
Foot
Left
Weak foot
3 of 5
Skill moves
3 of 5
Int. reputation
3 of 5
Value
€40M
Contract
2028
Joined
27 Aug 2024
National side
Spain · #6

In detail

Attributes

Attackinggroup average 80

  • Crossing77
  • Finishing80
  • Heading Accuracy87
  • Short Passing84
  • Volleys71

Skillgroup average 79

  • Dribbling81
  • Curve80
  • FK Accuracy69
  • Long Passing80
  • Ball Control83

Movementgroup average 63

  • Acceleration52
  • Sprint Speed51
  • Agility63
  • Reactions84
  • Balance63

Powergroup average 81

  • Shot Power85
  • Jumping88
  • Stamina77
  • Strength78
  • Long Shots76

Mentalitygroup average 80

  • Aggression83
  • Interceptions83
  • Positioning81
  • Vision81
  • 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

  • Centre Midfielder, 85 (+3 reputation), preferred position
  • Left Centre Midfielder, 85 (+3 reputation)
  • Right Centre Midfielder, 85 (+3 reputation)
  • Centre Back, 84 (+3 reputation)
  • Defensive Midfielder, 84 (+3 reputation)
  • Left Centre Back, 84 (+3 reputation)
  • Left Defensive Midfielder, 84 (+3 reputation)
  • Right Centre Back, 84 (+3 reputation)
  • Right Defensive Midfielder, 84 (+3 reputation)

Style of play

PlayStyles & roles

PlayStyles

  • Power Shot
  • Precision Header

Roles

  • Half-Winger+CM
  • Half-Winger+CAM
  • Advanced Forward+ST

Career Mode

Market

Value
€40M
Wage
€152Kper week
Asking price
€46M – €52M
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 27 squad file this player appears in.

Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 27 squad file, build 20261022 squad (build 1191). They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.