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My Take
I have a soft spot for goalkeepers, and Miguel Reina embodies why. Sixteen La Liga seasons and 312 matches, split almost evenly between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, is not a statistic you achieve on talent alone; it is earned through a temperament most outfield stars never need. Being trusted to guard the net at two rival giants for seven years apiece speaks to a quiet, unshakeable reliability. The keeper's job is lonely, thankless, and brutally exposed, yet Reina made a long, decorated career of it and won six major titles. To me, that durability is its own kind of greatness, far more impressive than fleeting brilliance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Miguel Reina
- Name (Japanese)
- ミゲル・レイナ
- Reading
- みげる・れいな
- Born
- January 21, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Spain
- Height
- 184 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Miguel Reina born?
Born January 21, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Miguel Reina from?
Miguel Reina is from Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Spain.
What does Miguel Reina do?
Miguel Reina works as association football player.
How tall is Miguel Reina?
Miguel Reina is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.