Observed positions this season: DM: 303 min (62.7%) · CM: 133 min (27.5%)
Minutes are from matches started in each position, not tracked in-match position changes. 47 minutes remain unclassified. Most-used verified starting position: DM. Observed positions do not automatically change role eligibility or the published grade.
Izan Merino
Málaga · Spain · 483 min
Player profile & tactical roles
Izan Merino (Midfielder) is listed with Málaga in LaLiga 26/27.
Profile data: 483 minutes · 8 appearances · recorded age 20.
Ballity’s highest-rated qualified roles in this profile are Deep-Lying Playmaker (Good). These are model assessments of tactical roles.
Ballity Grade: 4.56, ranked 42 of 46 #8s in LaLiga 26/27. This is a model score, not a match statistic.
Ratings and comparisons apply to the season shown. Missing measures are not treated as zero.
Basics
Position
DM / CM
Age
20
Height
—
Foot
—
Apps
8
Minutes
483
Estimated market value
Ballity grade
4.56
/10
#42 of 46 #8s
League rank · this competition
Weekly rating
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Ballity insights
Peer context vs midfielders.
Usage rate
Team touch share among midfielders with match data.
10.5% team touches
Peer band · Low
Pool percentile
36.3%Also 63.5 touches/90
Versatility
12.9/100
#1790 of 1,989
Specialist
Structural weakness
Midfielder
Out of Possession
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