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Leonel Miguel (born 24 March 2001) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a central defender for Spanish club Sporting de Gijón B.
Club career
Born in The Hague, Miguel joined FC Groningen's youth categories in 2012, from VV Zuidhorn. He made his first team – and Eredivisie – debut on 16 May 2021, starting in a 1–0 away loss against PEC Zwolle.
On 25 June 2021, Miguel signed for Eerste Divisie side FC Emmen. He featured in only seven matches during the season, as his side achieved promotion as champions.
On 10 September 2022, Miguel moved abroad and joined Spanish side Sporting de Gijón, being initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera División. He made his first team debut the following 8 April, coming on as a late substitute for Víctor Campuzano in a 3–1 Segunda División away win over UD Ibiza.
Honours
Emmen
- Eerste Divisie: 2021–22