Miguel Ángel Moyá
Spanish football goalkeeper
Born
April 2nd, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional football goalkeeper, played for several clubs including Valencia, Getafe, and Atlético Madrid. Gained recognition for performances in La Liga and has been featured prominently in the Copa del Rey. Also served as a key player for the Spanish national team, earning caps in international competitions.
Played for Atlético Madrid in La Liga
Contributed to Getafe's Copa del Rey victories
Represented Spain in international matches
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