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Mikel Merino

🇪🇸 ESPMidfielderAge 28#23Arsenal FCArsenal FC

Mikel Merino plays as a Midfielder from ESP and has turned out for 3 clubs across 3 leagues. In PlayFutbol, Mikel is a common trivia answer (★☆☆☆☆), eligible in 9/12 games.

Grid Solver

Which grid cells does Mikel solve?

In PlayFutbol's database, Mikel is a valid answer for 3 club × ESP cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.

Rarest cell: Borussia Dortmund × ESP — solved by no one else in our database.

Rarest club pairings

Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.

  • Borussia Dortmund×Real SociedadBorussia Dortmund × Real Sociedad
    1 other
  • Real Sociedad×Arsenal FCReal Sociedad × Arsenal FC
    1 other
  • Borussia Dortmund×Arsenal FCBorussia Dortmund × Arsenal FC
    4 others
Career puzzle

Mikel's career, one clue at a time

Tap a club to reveal it from the clue trail — the same way Career Path plays.

3 clubs still hidden — can you name Mikel's path?

Rarity verdict
1/5

How rare an answer is Mikel?

On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, Mikel scores 1/5 — Common. Mikel is a household name you'll recognise instantly — stacked on megaclub CVs.

Trophy cabinet

Mikel's honours

🏆
Euro
2024
Career by the numbers

Senior career totals

318
Appearances
45
Goals
48
Assists

Mikel Merino in PlayFutbol Games

Mikel is eligible as an answer in 9 of our 12 games. Here's the full breakdown:

GameStatusWhyPlay
Futbol GridEligibleEligible in Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga gridsPlay →
Futbol 11EligibleFills a Midfielder slot when their nationality is drawnPlay →
Futbol WordleEligibleAll six attributes available (nationality, league, position, age, jersey #, club)Play →
Futbol ConnectionsEligiblePooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groupsPlay →
Futbol Tic-Tac-ToeEligibleValid pick for cells in PL / LL / BLPlay →
Futbol Top FiveEligibleCandidate across our 47 ranking categoriesPlay →
Football TimelineEligiblePart of the 365-career chronological poolPlay →
Who Am I?Eligible3 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depthPlay →
Guess the BadgeN/ABadge game is club-based, not player-based
Career PathN/AOnly 3 career clubs (minimum is 4)
Futbol BingoEligibleMatches several of the 100 bingo tasksPlay →
Missing XIN/ANot currently in our 15 curated classic match lineups

Players Like Mikel Merino

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clubs has Mikel Merino played for?

Mikel Merino has plays for 3 clubs across 3 leagues: Borussia Dortmund, Real Sociedad, Arsenal FC.

Is Mikel Merino in Futbol Wordle?

Yes — Mikel is in the Futbol Wordle eligible pool, with all six attributes available.

What is Mikel's PlayFutbol rarity score?

1/5 — Common. Mikel is a household name you'll recognise instantly — stacked on megaclub CVs.

Which teammates of Mikel are also in our database?

Notable teammates include Henrikh Mkhitaryan (shared club: Borussia Dortmund); Martin Odegaard (shared club: Arsenal FC); Tomas Rosicky (shared club: Borussia Dortmund).

Has Mikel Merino ever appeared in Who Am I?

Yes — Mikel is in the Who Am I? eligible pool. 3 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth.

Does Mikel qualify for Career Path?

No — Career Path requires at least 4 career clubs, and Mikel currently has 3.

Where can I play a game featuring Mikel right now?

Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Wordle — each rotates eligible players like Mikel into the daily pool.

What position does Mikel Merino play?

Mikel Merino plays as a Midfielder for Arsenal FC.

About this profile

Career data (clubs, appearances, goals) sourced from Transfermarkt and club official pages; cross-checked against Wikipedia. Trivia eligibility and rarity scores are computed directly from PlayFutbol's own puzzle generators.

Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app