Miguel Acosta (footballer, born 1998) explained

Miguel Acosta
Fullname:Miguel Acosta Mateos
Birth Date:16 March 1998
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.75 m
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Zagłębie Sosnowiec
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:2010–2017
Youthclubs1:Atlético Madrid
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Atlético Madrid B
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2020
Clubs2:Getafe B
Caps2:88
Goals2:2
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Atlético Baleares
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Atlético Ottawa
Caps4:78
Goals4:4
Years5:2024
Clubs5:La Nucía
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Zagłębie Sosnowiec
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Pcupdate:5 September 2024

Miguel Acosta Mateos (born 16 March 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Polish club Zagłębie Sosnowiec.

Early life

Born in Madrid, Spain, Acosta joined the Atlético Madrid academy in 2010, where he remained until 2017.[1] [2]

Club career

On 29 January 2017, he made his senior debut with Atlético Madrid B in the Tercera División against Unión Adarve.[3]

In July 2017, Acosta signed with fellow Tercera División side Getafe B.[4]

In August 2020, Acosta signed with Atlético Baleares in the Segunda División B.[5] [6] After one season, he departed the club.[7] [8]

In May 2021, Acosta signed with Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[9] [10] He led the league in minutes played in 2021, with 2,430, playing the full 90 in every match, except for one match in which he was suspended due to yellow card accumulation.[11] In January 2022, he extended his contract with the club through 2023, with a contract option for 2024.[12] In July 2022, he was named CPL Player of the Week for Week 13.[13] At the end of the 2023 season, he was named the Capital City Supporters Group "Player of the Season".[14] Following the 2023 season, he departed the club, having made 85 appearances (and the club's all-time appearance holder at the time).[15] [16]

In February 2024, he signed with La Nucía in the Segunda Federación.[17]

On 5 September 2024, Acosta joined Polish third-tier club Zagłębie Sosnowiec on a one-year deal, with an option for a further year.[18]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Madrid B2016–17Tercera División800080
Getafe B2017–18Tercera División38200382
2018–19Tercera División33010340
2019–20Segunda División B170170
Total8821000892
Atlético Baleares2020–21Segunda División B13000130
Atlético Ottawa2021Canadian Premier League27210282
2022Canadian Premier League2611030301
2023Canadian Premier League25120271
Total7843040853
La Nucía2023–24Segunda Federación130130
Zagłębie Sosnowiec2024–25II liga0000
Career total200640402086

Honours

Atlético Ottawa

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Atlético Ottawa Signs Spanish Right Back Miguel Acosta. May 20, 2021. Atlético Ottawa.
  2. Web site: Spanish fullback Miguel Acosta joins Atletico Ottawa. May 20, 2021. Ottawa Sun.
  3. Web site: Miguel Acosta profile . La Preferente.
  4. Web site: Miguel Acosta formará parte en la temporada 2017/18 del Getafe C.F. "B". es. Miguel Acosta will be part of Getafe CF "B" in the 2017/18 season. July 3, 2017. Futmadrid.
  5. Web site: El Atlético Baleares incorpora al lateral derecho Miguel Acosta. Atlético Baleares incorporates the right-back Miguel Acosta. es. August 23, 2020. Última Hora. Fernando. Fernández.
  6. Web site: El At.Balears presenta a sus dos últimos fichajes, Barrera y Acostas. es. At.Balears presents its last two signings, Barrera and Acostas. Pedro. Bonet. September 4, 2020. El Mundo.
  7. Web site: Miguel Acosta y Liam Ayad no seguirán en el Atlético Baleares. Miguel Acosta and Liam Ayad will not continue at Atlético Baleares. es. May 14, 2021. Diario de Mallorca.
  8. Web site: El lateral Miguel Acosta emprende una nueva etapa en el fútbol de Canadá. The winger Miguel Acosta begins a new stage in Canadian soccer. es. Gols Media.
  9. Web site: Atlético Ottawa signs Spanish fullback Miguel Acosta. May 20, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  10. Web site: Atletico Ottawa Adds Spanish Full-Back Miguel Acosta. May 20, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  11. Web site: CPL50 – 44. Miguel Acosta (Atlético Ottawa). December 9, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  12. Web site: Miguel Acosta Extended!. January 13, 2022. Atlético Ottawa.
  13. Web site: Atlético Ottawa's Miguel Acosta named CPL Player of the Week for Week 13. July 6, 2022. Canadian Premier League.
  14. Web site: Gracias Miguel! Re-live Acosta’s top moments for Ottawa. January 18, 2024. Atlético Ottawa.
  15. Web site: Atlético Ottawa parts way with all-time record appearance holder Miguel Acosta. January 18, 2024. Atlético Ottawa.
  16. Web site: Atletico Ottawa Bids Farewell To Appearance Leader Miguel Acosta. January 18, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  17. Web site: Miguel Acosta Lands With La Nucia. February 1, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  18. Web site: Transferowe last-minute. Miguel Acosta dołącza do Zagłębia! . . 5 September 2024 . pl . 5 September 2024.