Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte is a Spanish footballer capable of playing as a center forward, second striker, or winger. He is part of the team that is competing in the final of the 2026 World Cup against Argentina.
He was born on April 21, 1997, in Eibar, Guipúzcoa. He is 29 years old and is approximately 1.81 meters tall.
Which team does Mikel Oyarzabal play for
Oyarzabal plays for Real Sociedad, a club of which he is also the captain. He joined their youth academy in 2011 and developed his entire professional career there.
He debuted with the first team in 2015 and has surpassed 400 official matches with the Donostiarra entity. He has also won two Copa del Rey titles with the club.
How many goals has Oyarzabal scored in the 2026 World Cup
Oyarzabal reached the final after scoring five goals during the 2026 World Cup, according to the report published after the semifinal against France.
The forward converted the first Spanish goal of that semifinal from a penalty and reached 30 goals with the senior national team.
Oyarzabal's goal in the Eurocup
Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal in the final of the Eurocup 2024 against England. He came on from the bench and scored the 2-1 during the final minutes.
That goal gave Spain its fourth European title and made the Real Sociedad forward one of the protagonists of the national team.
FIFA has highlighted a particularly striking statistic: Oyarzabal has scored in all six finals he has played as a professional.
Can Oyarzabal play against Argentina
Mikel Oyarzabal is part of the Spanish squad and can participate in the final of the 2026 World Cup. His inclusion in the starting eleven should not be taken for granted until Spain announces the official lineup.