Miguel Almirón
Miguel Almiron, Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala, Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala
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Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala (born 10 February 1994) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and the Paraguay national team. Almirón began his career at Cerro Porteño and transferred to Lanús in 2015. After winning the 2016 Argentine Primera División, he signed for Atlanta United for $8 million. He was named in the MLS Best XI for both of his seasons in Major League Soccer, as well as MLS Newcomer of the Year for 2017. After helping Atlanta to the MLS Cup in 2018, Almirón signed for Premier League side Newcastle United for £21 million, a club record and the highest fee for an MLS player. In January 2025, Almirón returned to Atlanta United. Almirón made his international debut for Paraguay in 2015, and represented the country at the Copa América in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024.
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How to watch: Miguel Almirón, Paraguay move to Round of 16 match against favorites France
Miguel Almirón, Paraguay complete incredible FIFA 2026 World Cup™ upset over Germany
Paraguay win knocks out Turkey. Will Almirón’s mouth-covering red card serve as a reminder?
Can Miguel Almirón finally find his World Cup footing as Paraguay face Germany in Round of 32?
Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón gets first-ever red card for covering mouth in situation of confrontation
World Cup 2026: Fifa strip commentator of credentials after on-air rant over Miguel Almiron red card
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron gets one-game suspension after red card for covering his mouth
World Cup 2026: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron sent off for covering mouth while speaking to opponent
Miguel Almirón shown straight red after covering his mouth in World Cup match
Why did Paraguay's Miguel Almirón get a red card? Explaining 'covering mouth' rule
Emmanuel Latte Lath, Miguel Almirón help Atlanta United keep Union reeling with 3-1 victory
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