MIGUEL LAYUN
Number
#3
Nationality
Mexico
Team
MEXICO
(World Cup 94)
Coach
JUAN CARLOS OSORIO
Position
LB (Left Back)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0.8 | £2M |
Name: Miguel Arturo Layún Prado
- Nationality: Mexico
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1988
- Place of Birth: Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico
- Position: Primarily left-back / wing-back; also has played as left midfielder and right-back
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Club Career (highlights):
- Veracruz (youth / early career)
- Atletico Madrid B (loan) — early European move
- América (Liga MX) — breakout in Mexico
- Granada CF (loan) — La Liga
- Watford FC (signed) — Premier League (did not make many appearances)
- Porto (loan then permanent) — Primeira Liga, notable success including domestic titles
- Sevilla FC (loan) — La Liga
- Villarreal CF — La Liga
- Monterrey (CF Monterrey) — Liga MX
- Later spells back in Mexico and other clubs (including América return and others depending on season)
- Mexico National Team:
- Years active: 2011–2018 (major involvement; called up before and after at times)
- Caps: over 60 appearances for the senior national team
- Goals: several international goals (notably scored in CONCACAF Gold Cup and friendlies)
- Tournaments:
- CONCACAF Gold Cup (2015 champion with Mexico)
- FIFA Confederations Cup 2017
- FIFA World Cup 2018 (part of Mexico's squad)
- Playing style: Versatile full-back able to play on either flank, known for attacking runs, crossing ability, set-piece delivery, and tactical adaptability.
- Honours (selected):
- Primeira Liga titles with FC Porto
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2015 with Mexico
- Domestic cups and supercups with club sides (Porto, América, Monterrey depending on seasons)
- Notable facts:
- Layún became one of Mexico’s more recognizable full-backs in the 2010s due to his club career in Europe and contributions to the national team.
- He is bilingual (Spanish and has used English while at clubs abroad) and known for his professionalism and leadership.
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