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Mikel Oyarzabal
Born: April 21, 1997
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Weight: 12st 2lb (77kg)
Hometown: Eibar, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Attacker
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| Career History | ||
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| Senior | 2015- | Real Sociedad |
Sports Mole has 485 articles about Mikel Oyarzabal. Articles 1 to 40:
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Spain vs. Argentina: Lamine Yamal could have saved statement performance for 2026 World Cup final
Lamine Yamal could have saved his statement performance this summer for the final of the 2026 World Cup against Argentina.15:33
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Spain's road to the 2026 World Cup final ahead of Argentina New Jersey battle
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how La Roja made it to the New Jersey showpiece.18:20
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Spain vs. Argentina: Combined XI for 2026 World Cup final as Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal decisions are made
Sports Mole picks a combined XI of Spain and Argentina ahead of Sunday's 2026 World Cup final between the two teams.Jul 17, 13:04
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Spain lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 semi-final as Arsenal star Merino seeks start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final against France.Jul 12, 10:12
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Spain star Mikel Oyarzabal addresses Barcelona transfer speculation amid possible Lamine Yamal link-up
Real Sociedad attacker Mikel Oyarzabal insists that he would be able to turn down the chance to make the move to Barcelona.Jul 10, 07:52
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Spain lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 quarter-final as teen star Yamal aims to make his mark
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Belgium.Jul 8, 16:43
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Barcelona transfer news: Barca move for Spain's World Cup sensation as Julian Alvarez pursuit stalls
Barcelona are monitoring Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal as a potential backup plan to Julian Alvarez.Jul 6, 07:48
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Spain 3-0 Austria: Will De la Fuente's defensive fortress hold up in the last 16?
Ahead of Spain's last-16 match, Sports Mole looks at how Luis de la Fuente has built an impenetrable rearguard that is drawing parallels to the legendary 2010 World Cup-winning side.Jul 2, 23:55
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Spain 3-0 Austria player ratings: Mikel Oyarzabal outshines Lamine Yamal amid Michael Gregoritsch World Cup disasterclass
Sports Mole provides player ratings as Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their round of 32 clash at the World Cup on Thursday.Jul 2, 22:12
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Spain 3-0 Austria: La Roja's solid defensive unit could help them secure World Cup glory this summer
Spain's defence has not conceded a single goal at the 2026 World Cup - and that could be key in their pursuit of glory this summer.Jul 2, 21:58
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Uruguay vs. Spain: Nico Williams is crucial to La Roja's chances of success at 2026 World Cup
Spain need Nico Williams in full flow this summer if La Roja are to have a realistic chance of lifting the World Cup trophy.Jun 25, 17:12
Mikel Oyarzabal discusses Barcelona transfer speculation as Lamine Yamal link-up becomes a possibility
Real Sociedad attacker Mikel Oyarzabal says that he is not paying much attention to the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.Jun 25, 11:39
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Preview:Uruguay vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Uruguay and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 24, 19:35
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Luis de la Fuente’s Lamine Yamal masterplan is ready for Uruguay
Sports Mole looks at how Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia has handed Luis de la Fuente the perfect Lamine Yamal blueprint ahead of their Group H decider against Uruguay.Jun 21, 21:05
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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Pre-World Cup fears linger as Lamine Yamal fires back at Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane after debut goal
Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal against Saudi Arabia, but Spain's management of the teenager raises questions ahead of the knockouts.Jun 21, 19:25
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Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia player ratings: Lamine Yamal makes immediate impact as Mikel Oyarzabal stars
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 21, 19:10
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Spain lineup vs. Saudi Arabia: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash including Lamine Yamal decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia.Jun 19, 09:44
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Spain 0-0 Cape Verde player ratings: 4s and 5s for Luis de la Fuente's side in shock goalless draw
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 15, 19:32
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World Cup 2026: Spain's unsung hero could be vital to La Roja's chances of success this summer
Sports Mole Football Editor Matt Law assesses Spain's chances of success at the 2026 World Cup ahead of their tournament opener against Cape Verde.Jun 13, 19:54
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Preview:Girona vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Girona and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 12, 15:56
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Preview:Real Sociedad vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 20:04
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Preview:Sevilla vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 2, 14:32
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Real Sociedad vs Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 20, 20:08
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Preview:Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Copa del Rey clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 16, 09:22
Preview:Real Sociedad vs Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 9, 18:30
Preview:Real Sociedad vs Levante - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Levante, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 2, 16:18
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Spain vs. Egypt: Predicted La Roja XI for international friendly, including Lamine Yamal decision
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's international friendly with Egypt.Mar 28, 13:52
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Spain vs. Serbia: Predicted XI for Luis de la Fuente's team in international friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in Friday's international friendly with Serbia.Mar 25, 13:45
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Preview:Villarreal vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 18, 11:36
Preview:Real Sociedad vs Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 12:55
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Preview:Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 5, 17:12
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Preview:Mallorca vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Mallorca and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 26, 19:02
Preview:Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 19, 15:23
Preview:Real Sociedad vs Elche - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Elche, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 5, 17:45
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 30, 21:52
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils show 'serious interest' in £65m La Liga star who is on Aston Villa's radar
Premier League heavyweights Manchester United are reportedly showing 'serious interest' in signing a €75m (£65m) La Liga star.Jan 22, 15:18
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Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Real Sociedad.Jan 18, 23:43
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Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Hansi Flick's side fail to extend lead over Real Madrid
Barcelona missed out on the chance to extend their La Liga lead over Real Madrid on Sunday, as they were downed 2-1 by Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta.Jan 18, 22:31
Preview:Getafe vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 7, 11:37
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Preview:Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 21:08
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