Mikel Merino
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mikel Merino Zazón | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Pamplona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Osasuna | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CD Amigó | |||
| Osasuna | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014 | Osasuna B | 5 | (0) |
| 2014– | Osasuna | 56 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2014–2015 | Spain U19 | 12 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 April 2016. | |||
Mikel Merino Zazón (born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for CA Osasuna as a midfielder.
Club career
Osasuna
Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Merino began his career with CD Amigó, and later moved to CA Osasuna.[1] He made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2013–14 season, in Tercera División.[1]
On 23 August 2014, Merino made his first competitive appearance with the first team, starting in a 2–0 home win against FC Barcelona B for the Segunda División championship.[2] On 21 December he scored his first professional goal, netting the winner in a 2–1 away success over UD Las Palmas.[3]
On 31 January 2015, Merino was definitely promoted to the main squad, being awarded the number 8 jersey.[4] He was a regular starter in his first year, helping them narrowly avoid relegation.
Borussia Dortmund
On 15 February 2016, Merino signed a five-year deal with Borussia Dortmund, which was made effective on 1 July.[5]
International career
Merino was part of the Spain under-19 team which won the 2015 UEFA European Championship in Greece. He scored their first goal of the tournament, opening a 3–0 win over holders Germany at the AEL FC Arena in Larissa.[6]
Personal life
Merino's father, Ángel, was also a footballer. His career was also associated with Osasuna, as both a player and manager.[7]
Honours
- Spain U19
References
- 1 2 Mikel Merino, noveno juvenil en debutar (Mikel Merino, ninth youth player to debut); Diario de Navarra, 17 March 2014 (Spanish)
- ↑ El equipo también responde (The team also answers); Osasuna's official website, 23 August 2014 (Spanish)
- ↑ Osasuna asalta el Gran Canaria (Osasuna takes Gran Canaria); Marca, 21 December 2014 (Spanish)
- ↑ Mikel Merino llevará el dorsal 8 y Kenan Kodro, el 9 (Mikel Merino will have the number 8 jersey and Kenan Kodro, the 9); Diario de Navarra, 31 January 2015 (Spanish)
- ↑ Borussia Dortmund verpflichtet Mikel Merino (Borussia Dortmund acquires Mikel Merino); Borussia's official website, 15 February 2016 (German)
- ↑ "Slick Spain too strong for holders Germany". UEFA.com. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ↑ "Merino, la nueva joya de Tajonar" [Merino, Tajonar's new gem] (in Spanish). Marca. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ↑ "Spain see off Russia for seventh Under-19 crown". UEFA.com. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
External links
- Osasuna official profile (Spanish)
- Mikel Merino profile at BDFutbol
- Mikel Merino profile at Soccerway
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