Merino 90 OVR - FC 24 Journey of Nations

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CM CAM Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 189 cm 83 kg 27 yrs
Merino
90
CM
CAM
L 4★4
Merino
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 88 90 89 90 88
Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad
90 TOTS_CHAMPS 88 TOTW 87 UCL_RTTF 86 TOTW 84 GOLD 90 JOURNEY OF NATIONS
84 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
84
Sprint Speed
84
88 Shooting
Finishing
88
Positioning
90
Long Shots
87
Shot Power
94
Penalties
80
FK Accuracy
76
Volleys
65
90 Passing
Vision
91
Short Pass
94
Long Pass
92
Curve
90
Crossing
85
FK Accuracy
76
89 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
88
Composure [simulator]
88
Balance
88
Agility
90
Reactions
91
90 Defending
Def. Awareness
87
Interceptions
92
Stand Tackle
91
Slide Tackle
82
Heading
95
88 Physical
Strength [simulator]
86
Jumping
96
Aggression
89
Stamina [simulator]
90

Player Info

Full NameMikel Merino Zaz?n
Overall 90
Position CM CAM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Work RateHigh / High
Height189 cm
Weight83 kg
Age27
Nation Spain
League LaLiga Santander
Club Real Sociedad
Card ID100888489
Base ID225193

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Merino

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      ?lvarez
      92
      CDM
      R 3★4
      ?lvarez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 84 90 93 94
      Mexico Premier League West Ham

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Brozovic
      92
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Brozovic
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 92 91 91 89
      Croatia 'MBS Pro League (SAU 1 Al Nassr

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Palacios
      92
      CM
      CAM
      R 4★4
      Palacios
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 88 89 90 92 88
      Argentina Bundesliga Leverkusen

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Rúben Neves
      92
      CDM
      R 4★5
      Neves
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 94 95 90 89 87
      Portugal 'MBS Pro League (SAU 1 Al Hilal

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Gattuso
      89
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Gattuso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 64 81 81 91 90
      Italy Icons ICONS

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Aleix Garc?a
      92
      CM
      R 4★4
      Garc?a
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 90 93 91 89 90
      Spain LaLiga Santander Girona FC

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Merino

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Zubimendi
      93
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Zubimendi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 87 93 90 93 88
      Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Kubo
      92
      RW
      RM CAM ST
      L 4★5
      Kubo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 88 90 95 54 74
      Japan LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Amaiur Sarriegi
      88
      ST
      RM CF RW
      L 5★4
      Sarriegi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 86 84 88 54 87
      Spain 1A Pro League (BEL 1 Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Oyarzabal
      88
      RM
      LM RW LW
      L 5★3
      Oyarzabal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 87 86 90 45 70
      Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Joselu
      93
      ST
      R 5★4
      Joselu
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 94 87 92 80 93
      Spain LaLiga Santander Real Madrid

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Rodrygo
      93
      ST
      RM CF RW
      R 5★4
      Rodrygo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 92 88 96 40 82
      Brazil LaLiga Santander Real Madrid

      League chemistry support + Vertical runner for final-third combinations

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.

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