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Izan Merino
Defensive midfielder Málaga La Liga Elite

Izan Merino stats 2026/27

Izan Merino ranks top 1% for ball security (possession lost) and top 8% for pass completion among defensive midfielders in the elite leagues on current form.

  • Nationality Spain
  • Last match 4 days ago
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Appearances
8
6 starts
Goals
0
1 shots
Assists
0
3 key passes
Minutes
483
Rating
6.58
average

La Liga 2026/27 · Málaga

Strengths & weaknessesCurrent form, compared with other defensive midfielders in the elite leagues

Strengths

  • Ball security (possession lost)5.62 per 90 Top 1%
  • Pass completion92% Top 8%

Weaknesses

  • Duels won1.24 per 90 Bottom 1%
  • Duel win rate37% Bottom 1%
  • Aerials won0.09 per 90 Bottom 2%

Similar playersClosest statistical profiles among defensive midfielders in the elite leagues

Yasin Ayari Brighton & Hove Albion 78% match
Denis Zakaria  Monaco 78% match
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal 77% match
Kwasi Sibo Real Oviedo 73% match
Sander Berge Fulham 70% match
Lukasz Poreba Elversberg 68% match

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Izan Merino FAQs

How many goals has Izan Merino scored this season?

Izan Merino has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 8 appearances (483 minutes) for Málaga in the La Liga 2026/27 season.

What position does Izan Merino play?

Izan Merino plays as a defensive midfielder for Málaga. OddAlerts benchmarks Izan Merino against 138 defensive midfielders in the elite leagues.

What are Izan Merino's strengths?

On current form, Izan Merino's strongest areas compared with other defensive midfielders are ball security (possession lost) (top 1%, 5.62 per 90) and pass completion (top 8%, 92%).

What is Izan Merino's average rating this season?

Izan Merino averages a match rating of 6.58 across 8 appearances this season.

Which players are similar to Izan Merino?

The players with the most similar statistical profile to Izan Merino on current form are Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion), Denis Zakaria  (Monaco) and Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal).