Mikel Oyarzabal Scores 12th International Goal in Stellar 2025/26 Season for Spain

Spanish forward Mikel Oyarzabal continues his impressive form in the 2025/26 season, scoring his 12th goal for the national team during a match against Austria on July 2, 2026. This goal, which put Spain ahead 1-0, marked his 28th overall for La Roja, surpassing Fernando Morientes in the all-time scoring list. Oyarzabal has netted 16 goals and provided six assists in 17 appearances for Spain this season, showcasing his vital role in the team.

His recent streak includes scoring in 11 of his last 12 matches for Spain, a feat matched only by players like Koke and Alvaro Morata, who scored three goals and assisted once in their first four games. Oyarzabal’s performance in World Cups is also notable, equaling the records of Diego Costa and Morata, with Spain scoring in knockout stages for the first time since July 1, 2018, against Russia.

At the club level, Oyarzabal has scored 18 goals in 40 appearances for Real Sociedad this season, nearly matching his previous season’s tally of 13 goals and seven assists. The only Spanish player to have scored more goals in a single season is the legendary David Villa, who scored 13 goals in 2008/09. Oyarzabal’s consistent scoring highlights his importance to both club and country as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.