Mikel Merino (Standard) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Mikel Merino is a 80 overall rated CMF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Arsenal FC in the English League. SPAIN, age 29.
Mikel Merino can gain up to 15 overall points (+19%) through level progression, giving it moderate growth headroom, a common profile for developed cards. Playing style: Box-to-Box.
Positions: CMF, DMF, AMF, SS, CF.
Mikel Merino is playable across 5 positions (CMF, DMF, AMF, SS, CF), a highly versatile profile.
Mikel Merino Stats
Mikel Merino's standout current stat is Aggression at 79. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 70 |
| Ball Control | 77 |
| Dribbling | 74 |
| Tight Possession | 77 |
| Low Pass | 73 |
| Lofted Pass | 70 |
| Finishing | 71 |
| Heading | 76 |
| Place Kicking | 53 |
| Curl | 65 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 64 |
| Acceleration | 65 |
| Kicking Power | 77 |
| Jump | 75 |
| Physical Contact | 72 |
| Balance | 64 |
| Stamina | 78 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 64 |
| Tackling | 71 |
| Defensive Engagement | 73 |
| Aggression | 79 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 |
| Form | 2 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
Mikel Merino Stats at Max Level
Mikel Merino's biggest gain at max level is Low Pass: 73 at base rising to 84 at max level (+11). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 70 | 74 | +4 |
| Ball Control | 77 | 85 | +8 |
| Dribbling | 74 | 82 | +8 |
| Tight Possession | 77 | 85 | +8 |
| Low Pass | 73 | 84 | +11 |
| Lofted Pass | 70 | 81 | +11 |
| Finishing | 71 | 72 | +1 |
| Heading | 76 | 76 | +0 |
| Place Kicking | 53 | 54 | +1 |
| Curl | 65 | 66 | +1 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 64 | 72 | +8 |
| Acceleration | 65 | 69 | +4 |
| Kicking Power | 77 | 85 | +8 |
| Jump | 75 | 75 | +0 |
| Physical Contact | 72 | 72 | +0 |
| Balance | 64 | 68 | +4 |
| Stamina | 78 | 86 | +8 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 64 | 68 | +4 |
| Tackling | 71 | 75 | +4 |
| Defensive Engagement | 73 | 77 | +4 |
| Aggression | 79 | 83 | +4 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Form | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CMF remains Mikel Merino's best-rated position at max level (94); the next-best alternative is CF (93). The ratings below show how Mikel Merino would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 80 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 45 |
| CB | Center Back | 73 |
| LB | Left Back | 70 |
| RB | Right Back | 70 |
| DMF (secondary) | Defensive Midfielder | 87 |
| CMF (registered) | Central Midfielder | 94 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 70 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 70 |
| AMF (secondary) | Attacking Midfielder | 86 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 71 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 71 |
| SS (secondary) | Second Striker | 87 |
| CF (secondary) | Centre Forward | 93 |
Skills (10)
Marseille Turn, One-touch Pass, Outside Curler, Through Passing, Weighted Pass, First-time Shot, Heading, Interception, Aerial Superiority, Sliding Tackle.
None of Mikel Merino's 10 skills are rare Highlight Skills; its value comes from base stats and regular skills alone.
All Cards of Mikel Merino (16)
Of the 16 known Mikel Merino cards, this one ranks #16 by max overall rating (95 vs. 100 on the strongest variant).
| Card | OVR | Max OVR | Card ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 83 | 100 | 106785503548605 |
| POTD International Cup Day 26 | 95 | 99 | 56166898046141 |
| Highlight Spanish League 22-23 | 83 | 99 | 105587744543933 |
| Arsenal FC Pack 25-26 | 83 | 99 | 105804103521469 |
| POTW European Club Championship 16 Nov '23 | 94 | 98 | 52849304245437 |
| POTW European Club Championship 21 Mar '24 | 94 | 98 | 52868094727357 |
| POTW National Teams 11 Jul '24 | 94 | 98 | 52872121259197 |
| POTW 20 Feb '25 | 94 | 98 | 52881516500157 |
| POTW European Club Championship 24 Apr '25 | 94 | 98 | 52885274596541 |
| POTW National Teams 11 Sep '25 | 94 | 98 | 52888764257469 |
| National Teams Selection 21 Sep '23 | 83 | 98 | 105625593943229 |
| National Team Selection Spain 7 Nov '24 | 83 | 98 | 105730552206525 |
| Spain 2026 | 82 | 98 | 105854569387197 |
| POTW European Club Championship 13 Nov '25 | 94 | 97 | 52893864531133 |
| Club Selection Vasco Gipuzkoa AB 25 Aug '22 | 82 | 97 | 105553653241021 |
| Standard (this card) | 80 | 95 | 103613 |
Mikel Merino is a 80 OVR CMF from SPAIN, playing for Arsenal FC in English League. Max overall: 95. Playing style: Box-to-Box. Secondary positions: DMF, AMF, SS, CF. Skills: Marseille Turn, One-touch Pass, Outside Curler, and 7 more. Booster: No Booster (). 15 other Merino variations available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mikel Merino's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Mikel Merino reaches 95 overall at max level as CMF, up from 80 at base level. Mikel Merino's biggest gain at max level is Low Pass: 73 at base rising to 84 at max level (+11).
What is Mikel Merino's best position at max level?
CMF remains Mikel Merino's best-rated position at max level (94); the next-best alternative is CF (93).
What is Mikel Merino's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Mikel Merino's standout current stat is Aggression at 79. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.