Mikel Merino Zazon (born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Spain national team.
After starting out at Osasuna, he went on to play for Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United and Real Sociedad.
Merino represented Spain in two European Under-21 Championships, winning the 2019 edition. He made his full debut in 2020.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Mikel Merino Zazon |
| Date Of Birth | 22 June 1996 |
| Age | 27 Years (As of 2023) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Profession | Footballer |
Mikel Merino Bio/Wiki:
| Name | Mikel Merino |
| Nickname | Merino |
| Famous Name | Mikel Merino |
| Date of Birth | 22 June 1996 |
| Age | 27 Years (As of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Pamplona, Spain |
| Hometown | Pamplona City |
| House/Residence | Lives in Pamplona City, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Religion | Christianity (Mikel Follows Christianity) |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Gym Watching Movies Listening Music Travelling |
| Signature |  |
Body Measurement:
| Weight | In Kg – 83 Kg In lbs – 180 lbs |
| Height | In Feet – 6ft 2In In Meters – 1.88 M In Centimeters – 188 Cm |
| Body Measurement | Chest In Inches – 38 In In centimeters – 96 Cm Waist In Inches – 34 In In Centimeter – 86 Cm |
| Eyes Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Skin Tone | Fair Brown |
Contact Info:
| Phone No. | Not Known Yet |
| Not Available |
Mikel Merino Career/profession:
| Debut | Senior – 2014 International – 2020 |
| Current Team(s) | Spain National Football Team Real Sociedad Spain Olympic |
| Jersey Number | #8 #17  |
| Position | Mid-fielder |
| Foot | Left |
| Strengths | Stamina – 83 Shoot – 81 Accuracy – 82 Concentration – 79 Dribbling – 77 |
| Coach/Mentor | Not Available |
| Career Turning Point | 2020 |
Achievements:
| Awards/Honors | 2016 – Segunda División Player of the Month 2022-23 – La Liga Team of the Season |
Education:
| School | Pamplona High School |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate |
Love Life:
| Girlfriend/Wife | Lola |
| Controversies | None |
Mikel Merino Family:
| Parents | Father – Ángel Merino Mother – Maite Zazon |
| Brothers | Not Available |
| Sisters | Not Available |
Favorites:
| Favorite Actor | Tom Hardy |
| Favorite Actress | Taylor Swift |
| Favorite Sports | Football |
| Favorite Athlete | Kaka |
| Favorite Destination | France |
| Favorite Country | Spain |
| Favorite Book | Not Available |
| Favorite Food | Spanish Cuisine |
| Favorite Drink | Coffee |
| Favorite Color | Red |
| Favorite Cars Brand | BMW |
| Favorite Phone | iPhone |
| Favorite Singer | Not Known |
| Favorite Pet | Dog |
Style Quotient:
| Cars Collection | Mercedes GLS Audi A6 Mercedes Maybach Audi eTron GT  |
| Bike Collection | None |
Social Media:
| @mikelmerino | |
| @Mikel Merino | |
| @mikelmerino1 |
Money Factor:
| Net Worth (approx.) | $12 Million (As of 2023) |
| Earning Source | National Salary Club Deals Sponsors |
| Salary (approx.) | $750,000 Million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mikel Merino:
- Full Name: Mikel Merino Zazón
- Date of Birth: June 22, 1996
- Place of Birth: Pamplona, Spain
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: Approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
- Mikel Merino started his youth career at Osasuna in Spain.
- He made his professional debut for Osasuna in 2014.
- Merino has represented Spain at various youth levels and has been part of the national team setup.
- Throughout his career, Merino has played for clubs such as Osasuna, Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United, and Real Sociedad.
- He joined Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and played in the Bundesliga for a period before moving to the Premier League.
- Mikel Merino signed with Newcastle United in 2017, and he quickly became a key player in their midfield.
- In 2018, he transferred to Real Sociedad, where he continued to showcase his skills in La Liga.
- Merino is known for his technical ability, vision, and versatility in midfield.
- He has been part of teams that have achieved promotions and competed in top-flight leagues in Germany and England.
- Merino has garnered praise from fans for his consistent performances and contributions on the field.