Mikel Merino
Professional footballer with Real Sociedad
Born
June 22nd, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in Spain in 1996, a footballer primarily associated with the position of midfielder. Developed through the youth systems at Osasuna, later transferred to Newcastle United in 2016. Had a brief tenure in England before moving to Real Sociedad in 2018, establishing a significant role in the team's gameplay in La Liga. Merino's technical skills and tactical awareness contributed to the midfield dynamics, earning recognition in domestic competitions and attracting attention at the international level.
Played for Real Sociedad in La Liga
Competed with the Spanish national team
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