Biography
Who is Míchel?
Early life and real name
Born José Miguel González Martín del Campo in Madrid, Spain, he is known professionally as Míchel. He joined the Real Madrid academy at the age of 13. His father was also a professional footballer who had to stop playing at age 27 due to a road accident.
He quickly progressed through the youth ranks at his club. By the 1981-82 season, he made his first appearance for the senior team. He scored his first professional goal via a penalty during an away match against Castellón on 11 April 1982.
Real Madrid and international career
Míchel spent over ten years playing for Real Madrid, where he made 561 competitive appearances. During this time, he scored 130 goals and won six La Liga titles. He also secured two UEFA Cup trophies and several other domestic honors with the club.
He was a prominent member of the La Quinta del Buitre group alongside players like Emilio Butragueño and Manolo Sanchís. For the Spanish national team, he earned 66 caps between 1985 and 1992. He represented his country in the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, scoring four goals during the 1990 tournament.
Managerial career highlights
After retiring from professional play in 1997, he worked as a sports commentator for RTVE. He began his coaching career in 2005 with Rayo Vallecano. Later, he managed Real Madrid Castilla, where he coached his son, Adrián González.
Míchel found significant success in Greece while leading Olympiacos. He won two Super League Greece titles and the 2013 Greek Cup. His coaching path has also included stints at Getafe, Sevilla, Marseille, Málaga, and Pumas UNAM in Mexico. Most recently, he managed Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi First Division League, helping them achieve promotion to the Pro League.
Personal life
Míchel has one son named Adrián González. He was born in Madrid, Spain, and is an Aries. Throughout his career, he has maintained a presence in the football world through both playing and coaching roles.
Birthday and age
Míchel was born on March 23, 1963, which makes Míchel 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Míchel shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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