Miguel Tanton

Miguel Tanton
Personal information
Full name Miguel Javier Tanton
Date of birth (1989-07-05) July 5, 1989
Place of birth Santa Clara, California, United States
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Kaya F.C.
Number 6
Youth career
De Anza Santos
Santa Clara Sporting
C.F. Badalona
US National Team U14/15 Selection
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010-2012 UE Vilissar de Mar
2012 West Valley College
2013-2014 Mezcala
2015-Present Kaya
National team
2016– Philippines 1 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 March 2016 (UTC).


Miguel Tanton is a Filipino American footballer playing as a midfielder of Kaya F.C. of the United Football League. He has played for the Philippines national football team.

Early life

Tanton was born in Santa Clara, California, United States in July 5, 1989.[1]

International career

Tanton made a debut for the senior Philippine national football team in March 29, 2016 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against North Korea. With OJ Porteria's suspension, Tanton was included as part of the starting eleven by head coach Thomas Dooley. He assisted Manuel Ott in making the second goal for the Philippines at the 84th minute. The match ended 3–2 in favor of the Philippines.[2]

Individual Awards

References

  1. "Players & Staff". Kaya Futbol Club. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. Guerrero, Bob (30 March 2016). "Azkals vs North Korea postgame: The sweetest of victories". Rappler. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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