Mikel Merino 90 OVR - FC 26 FUT Birthday

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ST CDM CM CAM Spain Premier League Arsenal
Left Foot ★★★★★ WF ★★★★★ Skills Controlled 189 cm 83 kg 29 yrs
Mikel Merino
90
ST
CDM CM CAM
L 5★5
Merino
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 88 88 88 88 88
Spain Premier League Arsenal
82 CARD 90 FUT BIRTHDAY
88 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
88
Sprint Speed
88
88 Shooting
Finishing
90
Positioning
88
Long Shots
86
Shot Power
93
Penalties
80
FK Accuracy
76
Volleys
70
88 Passing
Vision
87
Short Pass
91
Long Pass
88
Curve
87
Crossing
85
FK Accuracy
76
88 Dribbling
Ball Control
90
Dribbling
88
Composure [simulator]
90
Balance
81
Agility
83
Reactions
90
88 Defending
Def. Awareness
85
Interceptions
88
Stand Tackle
88
Slide Tackle
83
Heading
97
88 Physical
Strength [simulator]
86
Jumping
91
Aggression
90
Stamina [simulator]
88

Player Info

Full NameMikel Merino Zazón
Overall 90
Position ST CDM CM CAM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height189 cm
Weight83 kg
Age29
Body TypeAverage Tall
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.23
Nation Spain
League Premier League
Club Arsenal
Card ID84111273
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

Roles

ST Roles
Advanced Forward++ False 9++ Target Forward++ Poacher+
CDM Roles
Box Crasher++ Deep-Lying Playmaker+
CM Roles
Playmaker++ Box-To-Box+ Deep-Lying Playmaker+
CAM Roles
Playmaker++ Shadow Striker+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Mikel Merino

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Andrea Barzagli
      92
      CB
      Pinged Pass
      Anticipate
      Block
      Precision Header
      R
      R 3★4
      Barzagli
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 55 78 80 99 91
      Italy Serie A Enilive HERO

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Lilian Thuram
      92
      RB
      Whipped Pass
      Intercept
      Bruiser
      Tiki Taka
      CB
      R 3★4
      Thuram
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 65 86 87 94 94
      France Icons ICONS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Lisandro Martínez
      92
      CB
      Intercept
      Jockey
      Bruiser
      Incisive Pass
      L
      L 3★4
      Martínez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 72 87 88 93 94
      Argentina Premier League Manchester Utd

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Jamie Carragher
      92
      CB
      Anticipate
      Block
      Bruiser
      Pinged Pass
      RB LB R
      R 3★4
      Carragher
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 60 85 87 92 99
      England Premier League HERO

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Ashley Cole
      92
      LB
      Technical
      Jockey
      Low Driven Shot
      Incisive Pass
      L 4★5
      Cole
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 88 88 90 92 90
      England Icons ICONS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Alex Scott
      92
      RB
      Anticipate
      Quick Step
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      R 4★4
      Scott
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 80 90 88 92 90
      England Barclays Women’s Super League HERO

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Mikel Merino

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Declan Rice
      94
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      Anticipate
      Dead Ball
      CDM
      R 4★5
      Rice
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 92 96 93 92 95
      England Premier League Arsenal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Mariona
      94
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Press Proven
      Intercept
      Tiki Taka
      CDM CAM RW
      R 4★4
      Mariona
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 91 96 94 90 90
      Spain Barclays Women’s Super League Arsenal

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Eberechi Eze
      91
      CAM
      Finesse Shot
      Technical
      Power Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      ST LW
      R 5★5
      Eze
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 91 91 92 57 80
      England Premier League Arsenal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Jurriën Timber
      92
      RB
      Intercept
      Bruiser
      Quick Step
      Pinged Pass
      CB LB RM
      R 4★4
      Timber
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 60 88 92 93 93
      Netherlands (Holland) Premier League Arsenal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Benjamin White
      90
      RB
      Block
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      Inventive
      R
      R 3★4
      White
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 70 88 88 92 90
      England Premier League Arsenal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Piero Hincapié
      90
      LB
      Bruiser
      Quick Step
      Long Ball Pass
      Whipped Pass
      CB LM
      L 4★4
      Hincapié
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 50 83 86 92 90
      Ecuador Premier League Arsenal

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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