Biography
Who is Miguel Almirón?
Early life and beginnings
Born in the San Pablo neighborhood of Asunción, Miguel Almirón grew up in an impoverished family. His father worked long hours as a security guard, while his mother held a job at a local supermarket. During his youth, he trained with Club 3 de Noviembre starting at age seven.
Coaches often considered him too lightweight to become a professional athlete. Despite these early doubts, he persisted with his training. He eventually joined the youth setup at Cerro Porteño, where he started to show promise despite ongoing concerns about his physique. He did not secure regular playing time until he reached the under-17 level with the club.
Rise in South America
Miguel moved to Argentina in 2015 to join Club Atlético Lanús. Under manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto, he was introduced to the squad gradually. He came to prominence during the shortened 2016 Argentine Primera División season.
Playing as an advanced central midfielder, he helped his team secure the league title. He scored important goals against Banfield and San Lorenzo during that campaign. Later that year, he assisted the winning goal in the Copa Bicentenario match against Racing. His performance in Argentina attracted attention from international clubs.
Success in Major League Soccer
In December 2016, he signed with Atlanta United as a Young Designated Player. The transfer fee was approximately $8 million. He quickly became a key figure for the expansion team. During his first season, he scored a brace against Minnesota United and a hat-trick against Houston Dynamo.
He was named to the MLS Best XI and selected as the MLS Newcomer of the Year for 2017. In 2018, he helped the team win the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers. He was later named to the Team of the 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs. After a brief period in England, he returned to Atlanta United in January 2025.
Premier League career
Miguel joined Newcastle United in January 2019 on a five-and-a-half-year contract. The deal set a record for both the club and for an MLS player, with a reported fee of £21 million. He made his debut in a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. His first goal for the club came in December 2019 against Crystal Palace.
He enjoyed a productive period in October 2022, winning the Premier League Player of the Month award after scoring six goals in six matches. He also scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. Before leaving the club, he received a winners medal for the EFL Cup campaign.
International football career
He represented the Paraguay under-20 team at the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his senior international debut in September 2015 during a match against Chile. He has played for his country in multiple editions of the Copa América, including tournaments in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024.
He was also part of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His international career has included some disciplinary challenges, including a red card against Mexico in 2019 and another against Turkey during the 2026 tournament. He scored his first international goal in a victory over Jordan in 2019.
Birthday and age
Miguel Almirón was born on February 10, 1994, which makes Miguel 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Miguel shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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