Miguel Layun

Miguel Arturo Layun Prado (born 25 June 1988) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club America.

Layun began his career in 2006 with Veracruz, and in 2009 signed for Italian club Atalanta BC, becoming the first Mexican player to play in the Serie A, where he only made two substitute appearances. He returned to Mexico in 2010 with Club America, winning two league titles before joining Spanish club Granada CF at the end of December 2014 and shortly after, English club Watford F.C. in January 2015. He joined Portuguese club Porto FC on loan, and the club made the deal permanent the following season. In 2018, he joined Spanish club Sevilla FC on loan.

An international since 2013, Layun represented Mexico at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, and two CONCACAF Gold Cups, winning the 2015 edition.

Club Career

Veracruz

Born in Cordoba, Veracruz, Layun began his professional career with Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, in his home state, in 2006. He debuted in the Primera Division during the Clausura 2007 tournament on 28 April against Necaxa. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.

He went on to stay with the club until 2009, with Veracruz ultimately being relegated to the second division. Layun managed to score his only goal with Veracruz in a 5–1 victory against Tampico Madero on 25 February 2009, scoring the fifth and final goal.

Atalanta

After his time with Veracruz, Layun had a successful trial with Italian club Atalanta, transferring for €625,000. The move made Layun the first Mexican to play in the Serie A.

He made his league debut on 27 September 2009 in a 1–1 draw against Chievo at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi in Verona, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute of the match for Jaime Valdes, thus becoming the first Mexican to play an official match in Serie A. He made a second league appearance with the team against Cagliari on 1 November, again coming on as a subst

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