Sabin Merino

Full name: Sabin Merino Zuloaga

Date of birth: 20 April 1992

Place of birth: Urduliz, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

Nationality: Spanish

Position: Forward / Striker (also can play as a second striker or winger)

Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)

Career overview:

• Youth career: Began at local clubs and progressed through Athletic Bilbao's youth system (Lezama).
• Senior debut and early years: Played for Bilbao Athletic (Athletic Bilbao B) and CD Basconia in the lower divisions.
• Athletic Bilbao: Broke into Athletic Bilbao's first team and made appearances in La Liga and Copa del Rey.
• Loans and other Spanish clubs: Spent time on loan and transferred between several Spanish clubs, including Deportivo Alavés (loan), CD Leganés, and later stints at clubs such as Real Oviedo and Racing Santander (depending on season and transfer activity).
• Leganés: Sabin Merino signed for CD Leganés and featured for them in La Liga and Segunda División (his exact seasons and appearance totals vary by year).

Playing style:

• Known for intelligent movement and link-up play rather than pure pace.
• Good technical ability and finishing in the box, often contributing as a supporting striker.

Notable facts:

• Developed in Athletic Bilbao's well-regarded youth academy (Lezama), which has produced many top Basque players.
• Has scored in La Liga and contributed important goals at top-flight level.

Statistics: Exact appearance and goal totals change each season; for precise, up-to-date stats (appearances, goals, assists, minutes) refer to current databases such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway, or the official club records for the season of interest.

Sources / where to verify: Official club websites (Athletic Bilbao, CD Leganés), LaLiga records, Transfermarkt, Soccerway, and national/league statistical services.