Miguel Borja

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Miguel Borja's trophy cabinet demonstrates his consistent impact at the highest levels of South American football. Winning the Copa Libertadores in 2016 was a career-defining moment, and his individual recognition as South American Footballer of the Year that same year places him among the continent's elite. His league titles in Brazil and Argentina further cement his reputation as a winner. Borja's ability to deliver in crucial matches, such as his penalty in the 2024 Copa América quarter-final, highlights his value to any team.

AwardsMiguel Borja has won several significant individual and team honours. In 2016, he was named South American Footballer of the Year, a prestigious recognition. He has also been named American Footballer of the Year twice and Player of the Year once. At the club level, he has won the Copa Libertadores, the Brasileirão, and the Argentine Primera División, along with international youth and senior team achievements.

Records & Feats

One of 29 players to move directly between River Plate and Boca Juniors

Career Milestone·2025

Borja was reported as a transfer target for Boca Juniors in December 2025, a move that would have made him only the 29th player in history to directly switch between the two Argentine rivals.