Carabao Cup
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#10
Miguel Almirón is a midfielder from Paraguay who plays for Paraguay, wearing shirt number 10. This season he has scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in 31 appearances. Born in 1994, he stands 1.74 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala
Known as
M. Almirón Rejala
Position
Midfielder
Team
Paraguay
Nationality
Paraguay
Date of birth
10 February 1994
Age
32 years
Height
1.74 m
Weight
70 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
10
Season statistics
31
Matches
6
Goals
4
Assists
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 2 won
Honours and individual awards
Miguel Almirón has won 11 individual honours across 7 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- Paraguayan Footballer of the Year (ABC Color vote) 3× 2017, 2018, 2022
- Paraguayan Footballer of the Year (Public vote) 2× 2017, 2022
Other honours
- MLS All-Star 2× 2017, 2018
- MLS Newcomer of the Year 2017
Monthly and one-off awards
- MLS Player of the Month 2018
- Premier League Goal of the Month 2022
- Premier League Player of the Month 2022
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Atlanta United © Captain -
Paraguay National team
The career of Miguel Almirón so far
Miguel Almirón 's career began at Cerro Porteño. He moved to Lanús in 2015 for €800k, to Newcastle United in 2019 for €24m and then to Atlanta United in 2025 for €9.6m, among 4 recorded transfers in total. He has won 2 trophies, including Carabao Cup. He currently plays for Paraguay, with 6 goals in 31 appearances this season.
Career history · 4 transfers
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2025
Newcastle United Atlanta United
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2019
Atlanta United Newcastle United
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2017
Lanús Atlanta United
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2015
Cerro Porteño Lanús
Frequently asked questions about Miguel Almirón
What team does Miguel Almirón play for?
Miguel Almirón plays for Paraguay.
What position does Miguel Almirón play?
Miguel Almirón plays as a midfielder, usually as a right wing.
How old is Miguel Almirón ?
Miguel Almirón is 32 years old, born on 10 February 1994.
How tall is Miguel Almirón ?
Miguel Almirón is 1.74 m (5′9″) tall.
How many goals has Miguel Almirón scored this season?
Miguel Almirón has scored 6 goals in 31 appearances this season.
Where is Miguel Almirón from?
Miguel Almirón is from Paraguay.
Which teams has Miguel Almirón played for?
Miguel Almirón has played for Cerro Porteño, Lanús, Atlanta United, Newcastle United and Paraguay.
Where can you follow Miguel Almirón ?
You can follow Miguel Almirón on Instagram (@miguel_almiron). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Miguel Almirón wear?
Miguel Almirón wears shirt number 10 for Paraguay.