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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

Bruno Fernandes is a central attacking midfielder by nature, although he has also played as a second striker or in a deeper playmaking position in the midfielder. On many occasions at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has also used him out wide on the right due to his crossing ability.

Bruno Fernandes was born in Maia, in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal.

Bruno Fernandes wears the No. 8 jersey at Manchester United, previously worn by players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.

Bruno Fernandes stands at 1.79m (5ft 10in), and is one of the most prolific goalscoring and chance-creating midfielders in the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes weighs 69kg (152 lbs). He is an excellent presser when the opposition is in their first phase of build-up, and is also an ever-reliable player when it comes to set pieces.

Bruno Fernandes' first club during his childhood was local outfit Infesta. He joined Boavista in 2004, where he spent most of his youth career. Interestingly, he was offered a chance to join Porto's youth academy, but instead decided to join their rivals.

Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho have two children - a daughter named Matilde and a son named Goncalo.

Bruno Fernandes is married to childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The duo exchanged vows in 2015.