Miguel Albiol
Template:Short description Template:Family name hatnote Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox football biography Miguel Albiol Tortajada (Script error: No such module "IPA".; born 2 September 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a right midfielder.
In a 16-year career, he amassed Segunda División totals of 178 matches and two goals over seven seasons, in representation of three clubs. In La Liga, he appeared for Valencia.
Club career
Born in Vilamarxant, Valencian Community, Albiol was a product of hometown Valencia's youth ranks as younger brother Raúl after him, and played once with its first team, during 2002–03's La Liga.[1] He finished that season in the Segunda División with Real Murcia, featuring regularly en route to the club's promotion.[2]
Released by the Che, Albiol spent a further year with Recreativo de Huelva (also second tier), then had a steady period with Rayo Vallecano. He was instrumental in the latter side's 2008 promotion to division two, after four consecutive playoff failures.[2]
In July 2009, apparently after having everything arranged with Hércules,[3] Albiol agreed on a return move to Murcia, signing for three years.[4] He appeared in 30 games in his first season – 22 starts – which ended in second-division relegation.
Personal life
Albiol's younger brother, Raúl, was also a footballer. He represented with success Valencia, Real Madrid, Napoli, Villarreal and the Spain national team.[5][6]
References
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- La Liga players
- Segunda División players
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- Real Murcia CF players
- Recreativo de Huelva players
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