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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate burst for a young defensive midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Average speed; positioning outweighs pace in his game. (conf 0.3)
Moves reasonably in tight midfield spaces. (conf 0.3)
Handles the demands of a defensive-midfield role in Segunda. (conf 0.35)
Control
Comfortable receiving as a deep-lying midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Defensive midfielder who rarely dribbles through pressure. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable ball protection for his age, though still filling out physically. (conf 0.3)
Not a shooter; striking technique serves his passing. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Passes simply and safely from deep midfield. (conf 0.35)
Some range from his deep position, still developing. (conf 0.3)
No crossing role as a defensive midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Reads play adequately as a holding player. (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Rarely a goal threat from his deep holding position in midfield. (conf 0.35)
Seldom shoots; sensible restraint for a holding midfielder. (conf 0.3)
Few forward runs; stays behind the ball. (conf 0.3)
Has no direct free-kick or long-range dead-ball shooting role. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Can also play as a centre-back, giving him a decent aerial base. (conf 0.35)
Competitive in duels for a young holding midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Willing to apply pressure in midfield as the holding player. (conf 0.35)
Steps in to break up play as a defensive midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Reads danger in front of the back line; can cover at centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Mental
Plays calmly for a 20-year-old regular in Segunda. (conf 0.35)
Sound basic choices for his age, still learning. (conf 0.35)
Consistent effort; a Spain youth international (26 caps). (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No significant injury record documented. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Aged 20, Spain youth international and a first-team midfielder. (conf 0.35)
Spain U19 runner-up in 2025 and a Málaga regular. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Izan Merino is a Spanish defensive midfielder who plays for Málaga and can also play as a centre-back. A product of the Málaga academy, he moved through the reserve side to a first-team role and made his professional debut in 2024. He has played for Spain at U17, U18, U19 and U20 level, and his contract was extended until 2028. He is a young holding midfielder with strong potential.
Made his Segunda División debut on 17 August 2024.
Was runner-up with Spain at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.