Full name Mikel Merino Zazon Years Team Weight 78 kg Number 8 Height 1.88 m | Playing position Role Footballer Name Mikel Merino Date joined 2014 | |
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Date of birth (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 (age 19) Similar People Miguel Olavide Montes, Alejandro Berenguer Remiro, Maikel Mesa, Kenan Kodro, Roberto Torres Morales | ||
Mikel merino osasuna goals skills assists 2014 2016 hd
Mikel Merino Zazón (born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for English club Newcastle United on loan from Borussia Dortmund as a midfielder.
Contents
- Mikel merino osasuna goals skills assists 2014 2016 hd
- Mikel Merino Welcome To Newcastle United Skills Goals
- Osasuna
- Borussia Dortmund
- Newcastle United loan
- International career
- Personal life
- Club
- Country
- Individual
- References
Mikel Merino | Welcome To Newcastle United | Skills & Goals
Osasuna
Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Merino began his career with CD Amigó, and later moved to CA Osasuna. He made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2013–14 season, in Tercera División.
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. On 21 December he scored his first professional goal, netting the winner in a 2–1 away success over UD Las Palmas.
On 31 January 2015, Merino was definitely promoted to the main squad, being awarded the number 8 jersey. He was a regular starter in his first year, helping them narrowly avoid relegation.
In the 2015–16 campaign, Merino scored four goals from 34 appearances to help Osasuna finish sixth and reach the promotion play-offs. In that stage's first round, he netted a brace in a 3–1 home win against Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and added another goal in the second leg (3–2 triumph).
Borussia Dortmund
On 15 February 2016, Merino signed a five-year deal with Borussia Dortmund, which was made effective on 1 July. His first appearance in the Bundesliga occurred on 14 October, when he played the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 home draw to Hertha BSC.
Newcastle United (loan)
In July 2017, Merino joined Newcastle United on a season-long loan. The Premier League club agreed to a clause obligating them to sign the player permanently, based on a number of appearances.
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.
Personal life
Merino's father, Ángel, was also a footballer. His career was also associated with Osasuna, as both a player and manager.