Miguel Borja

Who is this?

Miguel Ángel Borja Hernández (born 26 January 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the UAE Pro League club Al Wasl and the Colombia national team. After moving between several Colombian clubs early in his career, he had his breakthrough in 2016 with Cortuluá, scoring 19 goals to finish as the league’s top scorer. He then joined Atlético Nacional, where he quickly established himself as a decisive figure, netting crucial goals in their triumphant 2016 Copa Libertadores campaign. His performances earned him the prestigious title of South American Footballer of the Year. In 2017, he made a high-profile move to Brazilian club Palmeiras, winning the Brasileirão the following season. In 2022, he signed with Argentine giants River Plate, where he captured multiple titles, including the 2023 Primera División championship. At youth level, Borja was part of the Colombia under-20 squad that won the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship. He also represented Colombia in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, reaching the quarter-finals. He made his senior debut for Colombia in November 2016 during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chile and scored his first two goals for the national team the following year in a 4–0 friendly win over China. Borja was included in Colombia’s squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and participated in the 2021 Copa América, where his country achieved third place, as well as the 2024 Copa América, where they finished as runners-up.

Career

1. 1993
   Born
2. 2011
   Joined Cúcuta Deportivo
3. 2011
   Joined Deportivo Cali
4. 2012
   Joined Cortuluá
5. 2013
   Joined US Livorno 1915
6. 2013
   Joined La Equidad
7. 2013
   Joined Colombia national under-20 football team
8. 2014
   Joined Club Olimpo
9. 2015
   Joined US Livorno 1915
10. 2015
    Joined Independiente Santa Fe
11. 2016
    Joined Cortuluá
12. 2016
    Joined Colombia Olympic football team
13. 2016
    Joined Atlético Nacional
14. 2016
    Joined Colombia men's national football team
15. 2016
    Won South American Footballer of the Year
16. 2017
    Joined Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

Trivia

• •Place of birth: La Paz
• •Citizenship: Colombia
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football