Fran Mérida
Central midfielder, born 1990, 11 clubs, 2 loans, 2010s era
Fran Mérida played for 11 clubs in his senior career, starting at Arsenal in 2007. His longest spell was at Osasuna: 4 seasons, 2016–2020. He went out on loan 2 times, to Real Sociedad, Braga. He returned to Arsenal and Atlético Madrid after time away. His last club was Lugo, where he played until 2024.
- Arsenal2007–08Arsenal, 2007–08Real Sociedad2008loan from ARSReal Sociedad, 2008, on loan from ArsenalArsenal2008–10backArsenal, 2008–10, back after loanAtlético Madrid2010–11Atlético Madrid, 2010–11
- Braga2011loan from ATMBraga, 2011, on loan from Atlético MadridAtlético Madrid2011–12backAtlético Madrid, 2011–12, back after loanHércules2012–13Hércules, 2012–13Athletico Paranaense2013–14Athletico Paranaense, 2013–14
- Huesca2015–16Huesca, 2015–16Osasuna2016–20Osasuna, 2016–20Espanyol2020–22Espanyol, 2020–22Tianjin TEDA2022–23Tianjin TEDA, 2022–23
- Lugo2024Lugo, 2024
Fran Mérida’s clubs
| Years | Club | |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Arsenal | |
| 2008 | Real Sociedad | Loan from Arsenal |
| 2008–2010 | Arsenal | Returned |
| 2010–2011 | Atlético Madrid | |
| 2011 | Braga | Loan from Atlético Madrid |
| 2011–2012 | Atlético Madrid | Returned |
| 2012–2013 | Hércules | |
| 2013–2014 | Athletico Paranaense | |
| 2015–2016 | Huesca | |
| 2016–2020 | Osasuna | |
| 2020–2022 | Espanyol | |
| 2022–2023 | Tianjin TEDA | |
| 2024 | Lugo |
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Quick answers
- What clubs did Fran Mérida play for?
- Fran Mérida played for 11 clubs in his senior career: Arsenal, Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid, Braga, Hércules, Athletico Paranaense, Huesca, Osasuna, Espanyol, Tianjin TEDA and Lugo.
- What was Fran Mérida's last club?
- Fran Mérida's last club was Lugo (2024).
- What was Fran Mérida's first club?
- Fran Mérida started his senior career at Arsenal in 2007.
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