Miguel Àngel Moyà
Encyclopedia
Miguel Ángel Moyà Rumbo (born 2 April 1984 in Binissalem
, Majorca, Balearic Islands
) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Getafe CF
on loan from Valencia CF
, as a goalkeeper.
on 29 August 2004, a 0–1 home loss against Real Madrid
, appearing in 32 league games for a team that barely avoided relegation (17th)
. After backing up another youth system product, veteran Toni Prats
, for two years, he became the undisputed starter.
From 2007–09, however, Moyà struggled mightily with injuries, only appearing in thirteen matches in the latter season.
In late June 2009, he agreed on a move to fellow first division
giants Valencia CF
, for about €
5 million. On August 5, in the club's preseason 0–2 defeat at Manchester United
, Moyà featured more than 30 minutes as central midfielder, after all the replacements had been made by Unai Emery and an injury occurred; the score was then at 0–1. He made his official debut against Sevilla FC
in the league
's opener, a 2–0 home win, but quickly lost his job to veteran César Sánchez
, after some costly mistakes.
On 15 June 2011, Moyà joined Getafe CF
on loan, as part of the deal involving Daniel Parejo.
, Moyà participated in the qualification stage
for the 2007 European Championship
, in a final aggregate defeat to Italy
.
Spain U16
Spain U20
Binissalem
Binissalem is a small municipality in the district of Raiguer on Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands, Spain.-History:Grape growing and wine production was introduced to the island by the ancient Romans in the year 121 BC when Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius took possession of the island for Rome...
, Majorca, Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
) is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
on loan from Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Moyà made his professional debuts with hometown RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
on 29 August 2004, a 0–1 home loss against Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, appearing in 32 league games for a team that barely avoided relegation (17th)
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
. After backing up another youth system product, veteran Toni Prats
Antonio Prats Cervera
Antonio 'Toni' Prats Cervera is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
, for two years, he became the undisputed starter.
From 2007–09, however, Moyà struggled mightily with injuries, only appearing in thirteen matches in the latter season.
In late June 2009, he agreed on a move to fellow first division
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
giants Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, for about €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
5 million. On August 5, in the club's preseason 0–2 defeat at Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, Moyà featured more than 30 minutes as central midfielder, after all the replacements had been made by Unai Emery and an injury occurred; the score was then at 0–1. He made his official debut against Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
in the league
2009–10 La Liga
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's opener, a 2–0 home win, but quickly lost his job to veteran César Sánchez
César Sánchez
César Sánchez Domínguez , known as César or Sánchez, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF as a goalkeeper.-Valladolid / Real Madrid:...
, after some costly mistakes.
On 15 June 2011, Moyà joined Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
on loan, as part of the deal involving Daniel Parejo.
International career
A Spanish under-21 internationalSpain national under-21 football team
The Spain national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of Spain and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The team, nicknamed La Rojita , competes in the biannual European Under-21 Football Championship.Following the realignment of UEFA's youth...
, Moyà participated in the qualification stage
2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification
Qualifying for the UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 began in May 2006.Netherlands qualify as hosts and are exempt from qualifying. Of UEFA's 52 member countries, only the Faroe Islands chose not compete...
for the 2007 European Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 were held from 10 June 2007 to 23 June 2007. It is the 16th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship....
, in a final aggregate defeat to Italy
Italy national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
.
Honours
Spain U19- UEFA U-19 ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
: 20022002 UEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe 2002 UEFA Under-19 Championship was held in Norway between 21 July and 28 July 2002. The top three finishers in each group qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. Players born on or after 1 January 1983 were eligible to participate in this competition.It was the first tournament...
Spain U16
- UEFA U-16 ChampionshipUEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
: 20012001 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Quarterfinals:-------------Semi-finals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
Spain U20
- FIFA U-20 World CupFIFA U-20 World CupThe FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
: Runner-up 20032003 FIFA World Youth ChampionshipThe 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...