Miguel de la Fuente

Miguel de la Fuente Escudero (; born 3 September 1999), sometimes known as Miguelín or simply Miguel, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Almería.

Club career Born in Tudela de Duero, Valladolid, Castile and León, Miguel joined Real Valladolid's youth setup in 2013, aged 13. On 26 March 2017, aged just 17, he made his senior debut with the reserves by starting in a 0–0 away draw against Burgos in the Segunda División B.

On 20 November 2017, Miguel renewed his contract until 2021. Six days later he scored his first senior goal, netting the equalizer for the B-team in a 1–1 draw at Pontevedra.

On 21 October 2018, Miguel made his first-team – and La Liga – debut, coming on as a late substitute for Enes Ünal in a 1–0 away defeat of Real Betis. On 1 October 2020, he was loaned to Segunda División side Leganés for one year.

Miguel scored his first professional goal on 11 April 2021, netting the equalizer in a 1–2 away loss against Espanyol. On 16 May, he scored a brace in a 3–0 home success over Logroñés.

On 23 August 2021, free agent Miguel signed a four-year contract with Alavés of the top tier. He scored his first goal in the category on 11 May of the following year, netting the opener in a 2–1 home win over Espanyol.

On 1 September 2023, Miguel returned to Leganés on a one-year loan deal. On 31 January 2025, he missed two penalties in injury time as Leganés suffered a 1–0 defeat at home to Rayo Vallecano.

On 14 January 2026, after being mainly a substitute option, Miguel was loaned to fellow second division side Almería until June, with a buyout clause. On 26 June, the clause was activated and the player signed a permanent three-year deal with the Andalusians.

Career statistics Club

Honours Leganés Segunda División: 2023–24 Individual Segunda División Player of the Month: November 2023