Juan Miranda
Spanish footballer with FC Barcelona
Born
January 19th, 2000
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Professional footballer emerged through FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia. Made first-team debut in the 2018-19 season. Played for various clubs on loan, including Real Betis and Los Angeles FC. Represented Spain at various youth levels, contributing to the team's successes in international competitions.
Debuted for FC Barcelona in La Liga
Played on loan for Real Betis
Represented Spain in UEFA European Under-21 Championship
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