Miguel Almirón

• Full name: Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala
• Date of birth: February 10, 1994
• Place of birth: San Lorenzo, Paraguay
• Nationality: Paraguayan
• Position: Attacking midfielder / winger
• Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Club Libertad (Paraguay) — Youth and early professional development (debuted 2013).
• CA Lanús (Argentina) — Transferred in 2015. At Lanús he developed into a creative attacking midfielder/winger, contributing goals and assists and attracting international attention. He played an important role in Lanús' attack during his time there before moving to MLS.
• Atlanta United (USA) — Joined in 2016, became one of MLS's top attackers, winning the MLS Cup in 2018.
• Newcastle United (England) — Signed in January 2019 for a club-record fee at the time, became a regular starter in the Premier League and an important player for the team.

International career

• Paraguay national team — Made senior debut in 2015. Has been a regular for Paraguay, participating in World Cup qualifying and Copa América tournaments, often as an attacking outlet and creator.

Playing style

• Technically skilled, high work rate, good dribbling and quick combinations in tight spaces.
• Frequently plays as an advanced midfielder or wide forward, contributing both goals and assists and known for pressing from the front.

Notable achievements

• MLS Cup winner with Atlanta United (2018).
• Became the most expensive signing in Newcastle United history at the time of his transfer (January 2019).
• Established as Paraguay's leading attacking player during his international career.

Summary

Miguel Almirón is a Paraguayan attacking midfielder/winger who played for Lanús in Argentina in 2015–2016, where his performances helped launch his move to MLS and later to the English Premier League, while also becoming a key player for the Paraguay national team.