Miguel Almirón
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Records
Miguel Almirón's career is marked by a series of historic firsts and fan-adored moments. He became the most expensive MLS export when Newcastle United paid £21 million for him in 2019, a record that stood for years. In his first season at Atlanta United, he set the club record for assists (14) and was named MLS Newcomer of the Year. He was instrumental in Atlanta's 2018 MLS Cup victory, earning MVP honors for the final. At Newcastle, he helped end the club's 20-year Champions League drought, scoring crucial goals along the way. His return to Atlanta in 2025 was met with huge enthusiasm, and he quickly re-established himself as a fan favorite. Almirón's journey from playing barefoot in the streets of Asunción to starring in the Premier League embodies the dream of many young footballers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
MLS All-Star
Selected to represent the MLS All-Star team.
Paraguay National Team Captain (interim)
Captained Paraguay in a friendly match.
Records & Feats
Most assists in a single MLS season for Atlanta United
Almirón recorded 14 assists during the 2017 MLS regular season, the highest single-season total for Atlanta United at the time.
Highest transfer fee for an MLS player (at time)
Almirón's £21 million transfer to Newcastle United in 2019 was the highest fee ever paid for an MLS player at that time.
Most expensive Paraguayan player (at time)
His £21 million transfer made him the most expensive Paraguayan footballer in history upon completion.