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Mikel Merino career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
ArsenalArsenal
33
1884
3
6
FA CupFA Cup
1
90
0
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
7
515
0
2
Premier LeaguePremier League
21
1006
3
4
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
4
273
0
0
24/25
ArsenalArsenal
43
2568
6
9
Champions LeagueChampions League
12
817
4
2
Premier LeaguePremier League
28
1586
2
7
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
3
165
0
0
23/24
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
39
3111
4
7
Champions LeagueChampions League
7
630
1
2
LaLigaLaLiga
32
2481
3
5
22/23
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
38
2855
9
2
Europa LeagueEuropa League
5
361
0
0
LaLigaLaLiga
33
2494
9
2
21/22
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
39
3315
2
4
Europa LeagueEuropa League
5
425
0
1
LaLigaLaLiga
34
2890
2
3
19/20
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
37
3229
1
5
Super CupSuper Cup
1
90
0
0
LaLigaLaLiga
36
3139
1
5
20/21
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
32
2668
6
2
Europa LeagueEuropa League
6
513
2
0
LaLigaLaLiga
26
2155
4
2
18/19
Real SociedadReal Sociedad
29
2055
3
3
LaLigaLaLiga
29
2055
3
3
17/18
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
24
1347
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
24
1347
1
1
16/17
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund
8
298
0
0
BundesligaBundesliga
8
298
0
0
15/16
OsasunaOsasuna
34
2903
0
4
Segunda DivisionSegunda Division
34
2903
0
4

International career

SeasonTeam
25/26
SpainSpain
6
466
0
6
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
6
466
0
6
24/25
SpainSpain
7
350
0
2
UEFA Nations League AUEFA Nations League A
7
350
0
2
2024
SpainSpain
7
182
0
1
European ChampionshipEuropean Championship
7
182
0
1
2023
SpainSpain
6
370
2
1
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
6
370
2
1
2020
Spain U23Spain U23
0
0
0
0
Summer OlympicsSummer Olympics
0
0
0
0
21/22
SpainSpain
3
54
1
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
3
54
1
0
20/21
SpainSpain
5
338
1
0
UEFA Nations League AUEFA Nations League A
5
338
1
0
2019
Spain U21Spain U21
5
170
0
0
EURO U21EURO U21
5
170
0
0
2017
Spain U21Spain U21
2
91
0
0
EURO U21EURO U21
2
91
0
0

Key

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Frequently asked questions

Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.

Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.

Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.

Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.

Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.

Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.

Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.

While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.