Miguel Borja Hernández, better known by his nickname, is a Colombian footballer. On loan from Palmeiras, he plays forward for Colombian club Junior and the Colombian national team. Athletico Junior’s shirt/jersey number is 9 while the Colombian national football team’s number is 19. Cortulua, Sante Fe on loan, and Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras are among his previous clubs. He made his professional debut with Deportivo Cali in 2011 before being transferred to Cucuta Deportivo the following year. In 2013, he won the South American Youth Championship with the Colombian Under-20 national team. Borja was an important part of the Colombian Paulista team that won the Team of the Year award in 2018. He has also won other honors, including the Copa Sudamericana with Independiente Santa Fe in 2014 and the Copa Libertadores by Atletico Nacional in 2015. In the 2016 Apertura tournament, he set a new record by scoring 19 goals in 21 games to become the player with the most goals in a league tournament, shattering Jackson Martinez’s previous mark of 18 goals.
What is the Net Worth of Miguel Borga?
Miguel Borga, a professional footballer, is expected to have a net worth of $1 million to $5 million by 2021. As of June 2021, his current market value is €4.80 million. As of October 30, 2017, his maximum market value was €5.00 million. Junior’s annual salary at the club is £624,000 in 2020. His weekly remuneration is £12,000. He signed a one-year loan deal with Atlético Junior on December 28, 2019. He also purchased a magnificent property in Missoni Bala, Miami, Florida, for about $500,000. His football profession is his primary source of riches, and he lives a lavish lifestyle.
Famous For:
- Being a Colombian player is a unique experience.
- Being a ‘quick’ and ‘complete goalscorer,’ as well as possessing exceptional ball-handling strength.
Copa America: Peru beat Colombia:
Just after halftime, Colombia’s Miguel Borja equalized from the penalty spot after being hauled down by goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. Peru won 2-1 over Colombia in their Copa America Group A encounter, ending a 10-year losing streak against the Colombians. According to Xinhua, Sergio Pena opened the score in the 17th minute with a first-time attempt into the top left corner after Yoshimar Yotun’s 25-yard drive bounced off the post. Following a Christian Cueva corner, Yerry Mina turned the ball into his own net, giving Peru the lead in the 64th minute. It was Peru’s first win versus Colombia in 19 matches dating back to 2011.
Where is Miguel Borja from?
On January 26th, 1993, Miguel Borja was born. Miguel ngel Borja Hernández is his birth name. He will be 28 years old in 2021. In Tierralta, Colombia, he was born to his mother, Nicolasa Hernandez Smith, and his father, Jose Borja Perez. His nationality is Colombian, and he is of mixed ethnicity. His ethnicity is White. His zodiac sign is Aquarius, and he is a Christian.
Miguel began his playing career with Deportivo Cali, a local Colombian youth team, before moving on to Cucuta Deportivo.
How was the Football Career of Miguel Borja?
- Borja began his football career with Deportivo Cali and made his professional debut in 2011, before being transferred to Cucuta Deportivo later that year.
- He was once again transferred to Cortuluá, a Categora Primera B team. In 2013, his outstanding achievements with Cortuluá earned him a spot as an alternate striker for Colombia’s national under-20 team.
- Borja was later sold to La Equidad of the top division. Before being traded to Serie A team Livorno, he scored four goals.
- Borja signed a loan deal with Livorno in Italy in 2013, for a cost of €150,000 with the option to buy for €1.5 million.
- On the 20th of October, he made his Le Triglie debut against Sampdoria. He played for the club for seven seasons.
- In the 2015 season, he was loaned to Independiente Santa Fe, where he scored 10 goals in thirty-three games. With the team, he also won the 2015 Copa Sudamericana.
- For the 2016 season, he was sold to Cortuluá. His Cortuluá team advanced to the Semifinals, where they were defeated by Independiente Medelln.
- After that, he was transferred to Atlético Nacional on June 8th. In the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, he made his debut against So Paulo.
- Borja decided to join Brazilian team Palmeiras on February 9th, signing a five-year contract for a cost estimated to be approximately US$10.5 million, making him the fourth most expensive move in Brazilian football history.
- On December 28, 2019, he signed a one-year loan deal with Atlético Junior, for whom he is now playing.
- He was included to Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, which will be played against Senegal.
- In addition, he has played in Copa America 2021 against Ecuador on June 14, 2021, Venezuela on June 18, 2021, and Peru on June 21, 2021.
Awards, Achievements and Honors
Independiente Santa Fe
- Superliga Colombiana: 2015
- Copa Sudamericana: 2015
Atlético Nacional
- Copa Colombia: 2016
- Copa Libertadores: 2016
Palmeiras
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2018
Colombia U20
- South American Youth Championship: 2013
Individual
- South American Footballer of the Year: 2016
- Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 2018
- Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2018
Transfer News
- Palmeiras on 30/06/2021 at the end of the loan
- Atlético Junior on 01/01/2021
- Palmeiras on 31/12/2020 at the end of loan
- Atlético Junior on 01/01/2020
- Palmeiras on 10/02/2017 for 9.9M €
- Atlético Nacional on 01/07/2016 for 2M €
- Cortuluá on 20/01/2016
- Livorno on 31/12/2015 at the end of the loan
- Independiente Santa Fe on 01/01/2015 on loan
- Livorno on 31/12/2014 at the end of the loan
- Olimpo on 16/07/2014 on loan
- Livorno on 02/09/2013
- Deportivo Cali on 30/06/2013 at the end of the loan
- Deportivo La Equidad on 01/01/2013 on loan
- Deportivo Cali on 31/12/2012 at the end of the loan
- Cortuluá on 01/03/2012 on loan
- Deportivo Cali on 31/12/2011 at the end of the loan
- Cúcuta Deportivo on 01/09/2011 on loan
- Deportivo Cali on 01/01/2011 from Dep. Cali U20
Who is Miguel Borga married to?
Miguel Borga is blissfully married to Linda Perez, his lovely wife. The couple is also the proud parents of two sons. Their wedding plans and love story have yet to be revealed, and they have made no statements about it. They are content with their lives and are not bothered by anything. He is a dedicated and caring family man who enjoys spending time with his loved ones as well as providing comfort and tenderness. He is not gay and has a straight sexual orientation.
How tall is Miguel Borga?
Miguel Borja stands at the perfect height of 6 feet and weighs 74 kg, displaying an athletic body build. His eye color is brown, and his hair is black. He has a healthy body with good body measurements in general. He works out on a regular basis to stay in shape.
