Player Details

Name

Miguel Layún

Height

5' 11"

Weight

168 lbs

Date of Birth

6.25.1988 (35)

Birthplace

Córdoba, Mexico

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Full Back

Preferred Side

Left/Right

Footedness

Both
Latest News
Latest News
Report: San Jose Earthquakes make approach for Monterrey's Miguel Layun

Report: San Jose Earthquakes make approach for Monterrey's Miguel Layun

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report Longtime Mexico national team outside back Miguel Layun has emerged as a San Jose Earthquakes transfer target ahead of the 2021 MLS season, per a report from ESPN's Cesar Caballero. The report states that San Jose have approached Liga MX side Monterrey over acquiring Layun, with a formal offer
Miguel Layun hopes for Inter Miami move, highlights draw of David Beckham

Miguel Layun hopes for Inter Miami move, highlights draw of David Beckham
Guardado, Layun, Marquez will not play for Mexico vs. US on Sunday

Guardado, Layun, Marquez will not play for Mexico vs. US on Sunday
Latest Video
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Club América | September 21, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Club América | September 21, 2022
PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Nashville SC vs. Club América
2:39

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Nashville SC vs. Club América
GOAL: Miguel Layún, América - 51st minute
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GOAL: Miguel Layún, América - 51st minute
Watch MLS in 15 from Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew SC | 05/06/2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew SC | 05/06/2021
HIGHLIGHTS: Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew SC | May 06, 2021
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HIGHLIGHTS: Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew SC | May 06, 2021
GOAL: Miguel Layún, Monterrey - 71st minute
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GOAL: Miguel Layún, Monterrey - 71st minute
Career Summary

CURRENT CLUB: Porto (POR)

Miguel Layún is a talented fullback who is known for having the ability to score long range goals. His form in Liga MX led to a transfer to Portuguese giant Porto.

MEXICAN NATIONAL TEAM

Layún has over 30 national team caps. 

CLUB CAREER

In 2009 Layún became the first Mexican to ever appear in Serie A, playing for Atalanta. However, after an unsuccessful season with the club, Layún returned to Liga MX with Club América in 2010. In 2013 he was part of the squad that won the Clausura Tournament. He has since moved to the Portuguese league and had a strong first season on loan, signing a contract with the club recently.