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My Take
Míchel is the kind of footballer I respect most: a one-club spine rather than a flashy individual. Over a decade at Real Madrid, 561 appearances and 130 goals from midfield is a frankly absurd return, and six La Liga titles plus two UEFA Cups speak to a winning instinct rather than mere talent. At 183 cm he clearly read the game from above the fray. What I find endearing is his second act, drifting into management, television, and even beach soccer. Players who pour their whole lives into one badge are rare, and I admire that loyalty more than any highlight reel.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Míchel
- Name (Japanese)
- ミチェル
- Reading
- みちぇる
- Born
- March 23, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / television presenter / beach soccer player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Míchel born?
Born March 23, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Míchel from?
Míchel is from Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
What does Míchel do?
Míchel works as association football player, association football coach, television presenter, beach soccer player.
How tall is Míchel?
Míchel is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.