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Mikel Merino to Arsenal: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings

米克尔·梅里诺转会阿森纳：The Athletic 500 转会评分

By Gillian Kasirye and more

Aug 28, 2024

Arsenal have signed Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for €32.5million (£27.4m) alongside €5m in variables. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal plus a club option of a further year.

阿森纳以 3250 万欧元（£27.4m）的价格从皇家社会签下了米克尔·梅里诺，同时以 5m 欧元的价格签下了他。这位 28 岁的球员已经签署了一份为期四年的合同，外加一年的俱乐部选项。

Our writers — experts in transfers, tactics, data and football finance — have come together to rate this summer’s senior Premier League transfers in five categories, with each aspect given a score out of 100, to reach a total score out of 500. Hence, The Athletic 500. The ratings are explained in more detail here (not all transfers will be rated as there may be a lack of data to support an analysis).

我们的作者——转会、战术、数据和足球财务方面的专家——齐聚一堂，将今年夏天的英超高级转会分为五个类别，每个方面都给 100 分，总分达到 500 分。因此，The Athletic 500.此处更详细地解释了评级（并非所有传输都会进行评级，因为可能缺乏支持分析的数据）。

Below is our rating for this move.

以下是我们对此次变动的评级。

Tactical fit — 70/100

战术配合 — 70/100

A look at how the player fits into his new club tactically, using Sentient Sports’ bespoke tactical-fit model, explained by our tactical expert.

使用 Sentient Sports 的定制战术拟合模型，看看球员如何在战术上适应他的新俱乐部，我们的战术专家对此进行了解释。

Merino excels defensively, averaging 7.3 ball recoveries per game, placing him in the 93rd percentile among positional peers in the top five leagues. His aggressiveness and mobility allow him to lead the midfield press.

梅里诺在防守方面表现出色，平均每场比赛 7.3 次夺球，在前五大联赛的同位置球员中排名第 93 个百分位。他的侵略性和机动性使他能够领导中场压迫。

In aerial duels, he wins six per game, ranking in the 99th percentile, making him beneficial in aerial challenges and set pieces due to his height (6ft 2in; 188cm) and leaping ability.

在空中对抗中，他每场比赛赢 6 次，排名第 99 个百分位，由于他的身高（6 英尺 2 英寸;188 厘米）和跳跃能力，他在空中对抗和定位球方面很有帮助。

He can move the ball quickly and operate comfortably between the lines. Technically, he is good at shielding the ball and turning away from pressure, and he is a box-to-box athlete willing to attack the box from deeper positions.

他可以快速移动球，并在两线之间舒适地操作。从技术上讲，他擅长掩护球和避开压力，他是一名愿意从更深的位置进攻禁区的全能运动员。

However, Merino has areas of concern. His passing completion rate is relatively low at 76.5 per cent, placing him in the 19th percentile, though he is a good short-to-mid-range passer with good releases (not holding onto the ball for too long).

然而，美丽诺羊毛也有值得关注的领域。他的传球成功率相对较低，为 76.5%，排在第 19 个百分位，尽管他是一名出色的中短距离传球手，有很好的释放能力（不会持球太久）。

He is also susceptible to miscontrols, averaging 2.1 per game, but that all could be due to his progressive style of play.

他也容易受到控制失误的影响，平均每场比赛 2.1 次，但这一切都可能是由于他进步的比赛风格。

Merino could integrate into Arsenal’s 4-3-3 formation, especially in the left central-midfield position previously occupied by Xhaka. His understanding of possession-based football suits Arteta’s setup, allowing him to contribute in the left half-space. Alongside Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli, his aggressive pressing style and ground coverage would help Arsenal apply pressure high up the pitch.

梅里诺可以融入阿森纳的 4-3-3 阵型，尤其是在之前由扎卡占据的左中场位置。他对控球足球的理解适合阿尔特塔的阵型，使他能够在左半场做出贡献。与里卡多·卡拉菲奥里和加布里埃尔·马丁内利一起，他激进的压迫风格和地面覆盖将帮助阿森纳在前场施加压力。

As shown below, Merino’s heat map suggests increased involvement in the left-sided midfield role. Compared to previous seasons in which he appears to show a broader coverage of the midfield, he is now more focused on the left side while supporting more attacks.

如下图所示，Merino 的热图表明，他们更多地参与了左中场的角色。与前几个赛季相比，他似乎在中场表现出更广泛的覆盖范围，现在他更专注于左路，同时支持更多的进攻。

If given more freedom to go forward, Merino can follow his attacking instincts, which could rejuvenate the left side of Arsenal’s attack. He can be a second-ball outlet.

如果给他更多的前进自由，梅里诺可以跟随他的进攻本能，这可能会让阿森纳的左路进攻焕发活力。他可以成为第二球的出口。

Merino can also provide additional support for Martinelli. He can make underlaps to create space deep or wide for Martinelli to come inside.

Merino 还可以为 Martinelli 提供额外的支持。他可以进行下圈，为马丁内利创造深度或宽幅空间。

He is expected to complement Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. Merino’s tactical fit at Arsenal is rated at 70 due to a combination of factors. His style fits with Arsenal’s style of play, particularly in chance creation, where he has 71 per cent familiarity. However, in other areas, such as build-up and counter-pressing, there is little familiarity.

预计他将与 Declan Rice 和 Martin Odegaard 互补。由于多种因素的综合作用，梅里诺在阿森纳的战术配合度被评为 70。他的风格与阿森纳的比赛风格相得益彰，尤其是在创造机会方面，他对阿森纳的熟悉度达到了71%。然而，在其他领域，比如进攻和反压迫，他们并不熟悉。

作者：Gillian Kasirye

Season rating: 55/100

赛季评分：55/100

Rating the player over the course of last season, using statistics from The Athletic’s data team.

使用 The Athletic 数据团队的统计数据对球员在上赛季的排名。

Merino had a mixed season for Real Sociedad, which began with him missing their first two La Liga matches with a calf injury. Upon returning, he started seven of their next eight games and then put in his best display of the year when scoring and assisting in a 3-1 Champions League win over Benfica. But he failed to build on it.

梅里诺在皇家社会度过了一个喜忧参半的赛季，首先他因小腿受伤错过了他们的前两场西甲比赛。回归后，他在接下来的 8 场比赛中首发了 7 场，然后在 3-1 战胜本菲卡的欧冠比赛中进球和助攻，奉献了他今年的最佳表现。但他未能在此基础上再接再厉。

Merino was benched for the goalless draw with Red Bull Salzburg before playing well in a 1-1 league draw with Osasuna. This was followed by a fantastic display in a 3-0 win over Villarreal in which he scored and assisted.

梅里诺在与萨尔茨堡红牛的比赛中没有进球，然后在联赛 1-1 战平奥萨苏纳的比赛中表现出色。随后，他在 3-0 战胜比利亚雷亚尔的比赛中表现出色，进球和助攻。

This year began with an assist in a 1-1 draw with Alaves and in February he put in good shifts against Osasuna, Mallorca, and Villarreal in the league, but struggled in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Merino was then rested for a 3-2 league defeat to Sevilla and scored in the second leg against PSG, but a 2-1 defeat on the night resulted in a 4-1 aggregate loss. Real Sociedad also lost their Copa del Rey semi-final against Mallorca on penalties (1-1 after two legs).

今年年初，他在1-1战平阿拉维斯的比赛中送出助攻，今年2月，他在联赛中对阵奥萨苏纳、马洛卡和比利亚雷亚尔的比赛中表现出色，但在对阵巴黎圣日耳曼的欧冠16强首回合比赛中表现不佳。随后，梅里诺在联赛 3-2 输给塞维利亚的比赛中得到休息，并在对阵巴黎圣日耳曼的次回合比赛中进球，但当晚 2-1 的失利导致总比分 4-1 输掉。皇家社会也在国王杯半决赛中点球输给了马洛卡（两回合后 1-1）。

Upon returning to league action, Merino scored against Cadiz and impressed in a 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid but struggled in a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona. He scored in a 2-0 win over Betis before being benched for his team’s final La Liga match against Atletico Madrid. Real Sociedad ended the season in sixth, 16 points behind fourth-placed Atletico. He went on to win the Euros with Spain, but this rating takes into account his club rather than international performances.

重返联赛后，梅里诺在对阵加的斯的比赛中进球，在 1-0 输给皇家马德里的比赛中给人留下了深刻的印象，但在 2-0 输给巴塞罗那的比赛中表现不佳。他在 2-0 战胜贝蒂斯的比赛中进球，然后在球队对阵马德里竞技的最后一场西甲比赛中坐在替补席上。皇家社会以第六名结束了本赛季，落后第四名的马竞 16 分。他继续随西班牙赢得欧洲杯，但这个评级考虑了他的俱乐部而不是国际表现。

作者：Anantaajith Raghuraman

Gaming rating: 78/100

比赛评分：78/100

Rating the player according to Football Manager 2024’s data across both current and potential ability.

根据 Football Manager 2024 的当前和潜在能力数据对球员进行评分。

FM 2024 has given Merino a current ability rating of 153 and a potential ability rating of 159. At 28 years old, he is likely in the middle of his peak period, so he may rise to what FM, which uses an extensive scouting network, believes is his potential while he is at Arsenal.

FM 2024 给 Merino 的当前能力评级为 153，潜在能力评级为 159。28 岁的他可能正处于巅峰期的中期，因此他可能会达到使用广泛球探网络的 FM 认为他在阿森纳期间的潜力。

These scores are compared to another Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, who has a current ability of 176 and a potential ability of 182, so Merino is rated as some way below that. Another Arsenal midfielder, 32-year-old Jorginho, is given a current ability of 149 and a potential of 165.

这些分数与另一名阿森纳中场德克兰·赖斯进行比较，后者目前的能力为 176，潜在能力为 182，因此美利奴的评分略低于此。另一名阿森纳中场，32 岁的若日尼奥，目前的能力为 149，潜力为 165。

In the context of other Premier League midfielders, Merino is seen at a similar level to Rodrigo Bentancur from Tottenham Hotspur, who has a current ability of 156 and a potential ability of 163. Elsewhere in the division, Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle has a current ability of 161 and a potential ability of 172.

在其他英超中场球员的背景下，梅里诺与托特纳姆热刺的罗德里戈·本坦库尔处于相似的水平，后者目前的能力为 156，潜在能力为 163。在该级别的其他方面，纽卡斯尔的布鲁诺·吉马良斯 （Bruno Guimaraes） 目前的能力为 161，潜在的能力为 172。

作者：Gillian Kasirye

Financial value rating: 72/100

财务价值评分：72/100

A four-category summary of the player’s transfer in financial terms — and whether it makes sense for his new club

球员转会的财务总结分为四类——以及这对他的新俱乐部是否有意义

Market value — 19/25

市值 — 19/25

Arsenal have captured a midfielder with Premier League experience in an area they were looking to improve upon for an initial €32.5million, which feels fair value. Emile Smith Rowe left the Emirates for Fulham for a similar price and, though he is four years younger, he lacks the experience of Merino, who is in his prime.

阿森纳以 3250 万欧元的初始价格签下了一名具有英超经验的中场球员，他们希望在这个领域有所改善，这感觉很划算。埃米尔·史密斯·罗以类似的价格离开酋长球场前往富勒姆，尽管他比他年轻四岁，但他缺乏正处于巅峰时期的梅里诺的经验。

Squad cost — 18/25

球队花费 — 18/25

Arsenal may still be looking for a forward and have added defender Riccardo Calafiori in a move worth up to £42million, but this outlay for Merino can be counterbalanced by the sale of Smith Rowe while further sales could also ease the squad cost of this move.

阿森纳可能仍在寻找一名前锋，并以高达 4200 万英镑的价格签下了后卫里卡多·卡拉菲奥里，但梅里诺的这笔支出可以通过出售史密斯·罗来抵消，而进一步的出售也可以减轻这笔转会的球队成本。

Contract sensibility — 20/25

合约敏感性 — 20/25

A four-year deal is sensible for a 28-year-old, ensuring his prime years are spent at the Emirates Stadium and protecting Arsenal against a more long-term investment that could see them burdened with a player in physical decline on a sizeable contract.

一份为期四年的合同对于一名 28 岁的球员来说是明智的，可以确保他的巅峰岁月在酋长球场度过，并保护阿森纳免受更长期投资的影响，这可能会让他们背负一名身体状况不佳的球员的巨额合同。

Resale value — 15/25

转售价值 — 15/25

Merino will be in his thirties by the time his contract at Arsenal ends, so the club would not be expected to make a profit. That will not bother the club, though, as he is an international player immediately capable of helping them win in domestic and European competitions.

当梅里诺与阿森纳的合同到期时，他将年满 30 岁，因此预计俱乐部不会盈利。不过，这不会打扰俱乐部，因为他是一名国际球员，有能力立即帮助他们在国内和欧洲比赛中获胜。

作者：Elias Burke

Risk or reward? 77/100 风险还是回报？77/100

Is there a history of injury or other problems that could crop up and make this deal a bad one in retrospect? Or does the player come with a clean bill of health? Our expert takes a look.

是否有伤病史或其他问题可能会突然出现并使这笔交易回想起来很糟糕？或者球员的健康状况是否良好？我们的专家来看看。

Arsenal are seeking to take the next step in their project under Arteta and win the Premier League title. That means they need players for the here and now and 28-year-old Merino fits that bill.

阿森纳正在寻求在阿尔特塔的领导下迈出下一步，赢得英超冠军。这意味着他们需要此时此地的球员，而 28 岁的 Merino 符合这一要求。

The midfielder is in the prime of his career, won the Euros with Spain, and has attributes that should enable him to slot well into the Arsenal midfield. No player won more duels in Europe’s top five leagues last year, which means he should be comfortable in the Premier League.

这名中场球员正处于职业生涯的巅峰时期，随西班牙赢得了欧洲杯，他的属性应该使他能够很好地融入阿森纳的中场。去年在欧洲五大联赛中，没有球员赢得更多的对决，这意味着他在英超联赛中应该很舒服。

He has been here before. He joined Newcastle on loan from Dortmund seven years ago, a deal that was swiftly made permanent under Rafa Benitez, so he should be familiar with English football. However, he didn’t hang around for long on Tyneside, but that was in part due to an untimely back injury and the pull, as a Basque player, of joining Real Sociedad.

他以前来过这里。七年前，他从多特蒙德租借加盟纽卡斯尔，这笔交易在拉法·贝尼特斯的带领下迅速成为永久合同，因此他应该熟悉英格兰足球。然而，他并没有在泰恩赛德待太久，但部分原因是过早的背部受伤，以及作为一名巴斯克球员加盟皇家社会的拉扯。

His injury history is a little mixed, with small muscle injuries that have sidelined him only for short periods. He had a calf injury last season and a minor hamstring complaint in previous seasons. But overall, he is a reliable player. He played 45 times for Real Sociedad last season and made 43 appearances in each of the two seasons before that.

他的伤病史有点复杂，小肌肉伤势使他只能短暂缺席。上赛季他小腿受伤，前几个赛季有轻微的腿筋伤病。但总的来说，他是一名可靠的球员。上赛季他为皇家社会出场 45 次，在此之前的两个赛季中每个赛季都出场 43 次。

He offers a different profile to Arsenal’s current options and should adapt to the system. It’s a deal that has merit, even if there might be an adaptation period switching back from La Liga to the English top flight.

他为阿森纳目前的选择提供了不同的背景，应该适应这个系统。这是一笔有价值的交易，即使可能会有一个从西甲转回英格兰顶级联赛的适应期。

Overall rating: 352/500

总体评分： 352/500