Miguel Tanton
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miguel Javier Tanton | ||
| Date of birth | July 5, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Clara, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Kaya F.C. | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| De Anza Santos | |||
| – | Santa Clara Sporting | ||
| – | C.F. Badalona | ||
| – | US National Team U14/15 Selection | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Kaya | |||
| Mezcala | |||
| – | West Valley College | ||
| – | UE Vilissar de Mar | ||
| National team | |||
| 2016– | Philippines | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 March 2016 (UTC). † Appearances (goals) | |||
Miguel Tanton is a Filipino American footballer playing as a midfielder of Kaya F.C. of the United Football League. He has played for the Philippines national football team.
Early life
Tanton was born in Santa Clara, California, United States in July 5, 1989.[1]
International career
Tanton made a debut for the senior Philippine national football team in March 29, 2016 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against North Korea. With OJ Porteria's suspension, Tanton was included as part of the starting eleven by head coach Thomas Dooley. He assisted Manuel Ott in making the second goal for the Philippines at the 84th minute. The match ended 3–2 in favor of the Philippines.[2]
Individual Awards
- 2016 UFL Cup Best Midfielder
References
- ↑ "Players & Staff". Kaya Futbol Club. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ↑ Guerrero, Bob (30 March 2016). "Azkals vs North Korea postgame: The sweetest of victories". Rappler. Retrieved 31 March 2016.