Photo: Pablo Sánchez / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Michu fascinates me as a reminder that brilliance can arrive late and burn bright. Born Miguel Pérez Cuesta in Oviedo in 1986, he rose through Real Oviedo and bounced around Spain before exploding into wider view in the Premier League. Tall yet technically gifted, he could both score and link play, a forward who thought like a midfielder. Injuries cruelly shortened his peak, which makes that dazzling spell feel even more precious. I am especially drawn to his return home into football management, repaying the region that made him. There is something deeply likeable about a player who circles back to his roots.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Miguel Pérez Cuesta
- Name (Japanese)
- ミチュ
- Reading
- みちゅ
- Born
- March 21, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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 Miguel Pérez Cuesta born?
Born March 21, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Miguel Pérez Cuesta from?
Miguel Pérez Cuesta is from Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
What does Miguel Pérez Cuesta do?
Miguel Pérez Cuesta works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Miguel Pérez Cuesta?
Miguel Pérez Cuesta is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.