Miguel de las Cuevas

Miguel here on the ball

Miguel Ángel de las Cuevas Barbera shortly Miguel ( born June 19, 1986 in Alicante, Spain ) is a Spanish footballer who plays for CA Osasuna in La Liga.

Playing career

Valencia CF / CF Hércules

Miguel de las Cuevas is from the youth of Valencia and managed initially in 2002 made ​​it into the second team Hércules CF from his hometown. The Alicantinern he was in season 2004/ 05 right off the bat for a regular player in the midfield of the Segunda División clubs. Quick also interested in other clubs for his services.

Atlético Madrid

In summer 2006, thus he moved to Atlético Madrid. After a strong preparation, he was able to convince Atletico coach Javier Aguirre, but injured himself very hard in a preseason game, so he had to miss the entire season. In August 2007, the Portuguese Champions League contenders Benfica showed interest in Miguel, but a commitment was shattered.

486 days after he received his contract with Atlético, he made his debut on 12 December 2007 in a Copa del Rey - match vs. FC Granada 74 On 1 February 2008, he played half time in the 1-1 draw against Real Murcia. It was his first match in La Liga at all.