Miguel Ángel Rubio Lestán

Miguel Ángel Rubio Lestán (born 11 March 1998), known as Miguel Rubio, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Valladolid.

Career Getafe Born in Leganés, Madrid, Miguel Ángel finished his formation with Getafe CF. On 27 August 2017 he made his senior debut with the reserves, starting in a 2–1 Tercera División home win against CF Pozuelo de Alarcón.

Miguel Ángel scored his first senior goal on 15 October 2017, netting the opener in a 3–0 home defeat of CD San Fernando de Henares. The following 6 May he made his first team – and La Liga – debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow debutant David Alba in a 1–0 away win against UD Las Palmas.

On 14 June 2019, Miguel Ángel signed a new four-year contract with Geta. On 25 July, he was loaned out to newly promoted Segunda División club CF Fuenlabrada in a season-long deal.

On 31 January 2020, after only one Copa del Rey match for Fuenla, Miguel Ángel's loan was terminated. On 14 February, he joined Real Valladolid's B-team on loan for the remainder of the season; on 18 August, his loan was renewed for a further year.

On 20 August 2021, Miguel Ángel moved to Burgos CF in the second division on a season-long loan deal.

Granada On 26 July 2022, Rubio signed a permanent three-year deal with Granada CF in the same tier. He was a first-choice during his first season, helping the club to achieve promotion to the top tier.

Espanyol On 11 June 2025, free agent Rubio agreed to a three-year contract with RCD Espanyol in the top tier.

Valladolid On 22 August 2026, Rubio signed a four-year deal with Real Valladolid back in the second division.

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Honours Granada Segunda División: 2022–23