Miguel Layún

In 2006, Miguel Layún began his professional career with Gallos Caliente Tijuana,[https://www.ligamx.net/cancha/jugador/50082 Miguel Arturo Layún Prado - Ficha Jugador] which was Queretaro reserve team in Primera "A".[https://www.chivasdecorazon.com.mx/es/noticias/14893/El-rival-Tijuana El rival: Tijuana][https://us.as.com/us/2022/03/09/futbol/1646790868_188308.html Grupo caliente, dueño de Gallos y Xolos: dos equipos con violencia en sus barras] He debuted on a match against Monarcas Morelia Primera "A" on 5 October 2006.

After being transferred to C.D. Veracruz in his home state, Layún debuted in the Primera División 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. Layún 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.{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/partido?juegoId=260700 |title=Ficha: Tampico Madero vs Veracruz – Ascenso MX – ESPN Deportes |publisher=ESPN |access-date=11 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sportstats.com/soccer/mexico/liga-de-ascenso-2008-2009/tampico-madero-veracruz-zX2tmVYt/#away-stats |title=Tampico Madero – Veracruz (Soccer, Liga de Ascenso 2008/2009) |publisher=Sportstats.com |date=26 February 2009 |access-date=11 August 2015}}

After his time with Veracruz, Layún had a successful trial with Italian club Atalanta, transferring for €625,000. The move made Layún the first Mexican to play in the Serie A.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2009/09/28/1528117/layun-makes-history-in-atalantas-serie-a-match |title=Layun Makes History In Atalanta's Serie A Match |publisher=Goal.com |date=28 September 2009 |access-date=11 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2009/06/20/1336415/mexican-youngster-layun-bound-for-italy |title=Mexican Youngster Layun Bound For Italy |publisher=Goal.com |date=20 June 2009 |access-date=11 August 2015}}

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 Valdés, thus becoming the first Mexican to play an official match in Serie A.{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/noticias/2009/09/27/layun-feliz-por-haber-debutado-en-italia |title=Layún, feliz por haber debutado en Italia – Futbol – México |date=27 September 2009 |publisher=mediotiempo.com |access-date=11 August 2015}} He made a second league appearance with the team against Cagliari on 1 November, again coming on as a substitute, replacing Nicola Madonna in the 66th minute of the match, which ended in a 3–0 defeat. Layún only managed two league appearances during the season.

On 21 December 2009, Layún was officially transferred to Club América for the Clausura 2010 tournament, becoming the club's second signing of the winter transfer window.{{cite web|title=Miguel Layún y Alonso Sandoval al América|date=21 December 2009 |url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/noticias/2009/12/21/miguel-layun-y-alonso-sandoval-al-america|publisher=Medio Tiempo|access-date=21 December 2009}}

Layún scored his first goal for América on 2 May 2010 during the first-leg of the quarter-final match against Toluca, which ended in a 2–2 at the Estadio Azteca.

On 26 May 2013, Layún scored the final penalty in the shoot-out against Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2013 Final, winning the first league championship in his career. He came on as a substitute, replacing Diego Reyes in the first half of the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/cronicas/2013/05/26/america-campeon-del-clausura-2013_46948 |title=¡América, Campeón del Clausura 2013! – Futbol – México |date=27 May 2013 |publisher=mediotiempo.com |access-date=11 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://mexico.cnn.com/deportes/2013/05/26/america-cruz-azul-final-futbol-mexicano |title=Amιrica vence en penales a Cruz Azul y es campeσn del futbol mexicano - Deportes - CNNMexico.com |publisher=Mexico.cnn.com |date=26 May 2013 |access-date=11 August 2015}}

Prior to the Apertura 2014, Layún was named one of four players that would captain the club throughout the tournament. He captained the team for the first time on 2 August in a league match against Puebla, with América winning the match 4–0.{{cite web|url=http://futbol.univision.com/article/2029014/2014-07-17/mexico/america-probara-a-cuatro-capitanes-sambueza-layun-aguilar-y-el-topo |title=América probará a cuatro capitanes: Sambueza, Layún, Aguilar y el 'Topo' – Univision |publisher=Futbol.univision.com |date=17 July 2014 |access-date=11 August 2015}} On 26 September, Layún scored four goals in the 4–1 victory over Santos Laguna.{{cite web|title=Miguel Layún colgó a Santos en su Laguna|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/cronicas/2014/09/26/miguel-layun-colgo-a-santos-en-su-laguna_53723|publisher=Medio Tiempo|access-date=4 January 2015}}

On 14 December 2014, Layún captained América to the league title following a 3–1 aggregate victory over Tigres UANL in the finals.{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/news/story/_/id/2254411/layun-le-dedica-el-titulo-a-paul-aguilar-y-dice-que-es-ahora-fue-muy-diferente |title=Layún le dedica el título a Paul Aguilar y dice que es ahora fue muy diferente – Futbol – ESPN Deportes |date=15 December 2014 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=11 August 2015}}{{cite web|author=Layún levanta el título de Campeón |url=http://www.record.com.mx/articulo/noticias/2877389/vivir-un-campeonato-asi-habla-maravillas-del-grupo--layun |title='Vivir un campeonato así habla maravillas del grupo': Layún – RÉCORD |publisher=Record.com.mx |access-date=11 August 2015}}

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On 30 December 2014, it was announced that Layún had transferred to La Liga club Granada on a five-year deal; however, he was expected to go on loan for the remainder of the season to English Championship club Watford.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/league-name/story/2222464/headline|title=Mexico's Layun finalizes move to Granada|date=31 December 2014|website=ESPN.com}}

On 9 January 2015, it was announced that Layún had signed a permanent four-and-a-half-year deal with Watford, being handed the number 7 shirt.{{cite web|title=WATFORD FC OFFICIAL: Miguel Layun Signs|url=http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150106-watford-fc-miguel-layun-signs-2185856.aspx|publisher=Watford Football Club|access-date=9 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109152952/http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150106-watford-fc-miguel-layun-signs-2185856.aspx|archive-date=9 January 2015}} He made his Championship debut the following day in the 1–3 defeat to Huddersfield Town, playing all ninety minutes.

In his first season with the club, Layún played in 17 games, with Watford gaining promotion to the Premier League.{{cite news|title=Watford's Miguel Layun admits he struggled in 'the amazing Championship' but is determined to prove himself at Vicarage Road|url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/watfordfc/watfordfcnews/13341673.Layun__Top_footballers_in_La_Liga_or_Portugal_would_struggle_in_Championship/|newspaper=Watford Observer|access-date=20 June 2015}} On 8 August, Layún scored on his Premier League debut in a 2–2 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.{{cite news|title=Everton 2–2 Watford|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/33744642|access-date=8 August 2015}}

On 31 August 2015, it was announced that Layún would join Porto on a year-long loan deal with an option to buy for €6 million.{{cite web|title=Miguel Layun, Jesus Corona seal Porto deals ahead of deadline|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/2591369/miguel-layun--jesus-corona-seal-porto-deals|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901105456/http://www.espnfc.com/story/2591369/miguel-layun--jesus-corona-seal-porto-deals|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 September 2015|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=31 August 2015}} On 12 September 2015, Layún made his official debut in a 3–1 win against FC Arouca, playing all 90 minutes. On 4 November, he scored his first goal for Porto in the team's 3–1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Champions League.{{cite news|title=Porto have last 16 in sights after victory at Maccabi Tel Aviv|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/04/maccabi-tel-aviv-porto-champions-league-match-report|work=The Guardian|date=4 November 2015 |access-date=4 November 2015}} Four days later, Layún scored his first league goal in Porto's 2–0 win over Vitória Setúbal.{{cite web|title=Miguel Layún le dio la victoria al Porto sobre Vitória Setúbal|trans-title=Miguel Layún gave Porto victory over Vitória Setúbal|url=http://www.goal.com/s/es-mx/match/porto-vs-vitória-setúbal/2068414|website=Goal.com|language=es|access-date=8 November 2015}}

On 28 May 2016, it was announced that Porto had signed Layún on a permanent deal, with the reported €6 million fee to be paid in two installments.{{cite web|title=Porto confirm permanent signing of Watford defender Miguel Layun |url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/14523069.Porto_confirm_permanent_deal_for_Watford_defender_Miguel_Layun/ |work=Watford Observer |date=28 May 2016 |access-date=28 May 2016}}

On 30 January 2018, Layún joined Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla on a loan deal that ran for the remainder of the 2017–18 season and included a buyout option.{{cite web|title=Layún: "Que esto pueda ser una historia a largo plazo" |url=http://sevillafc.es/actualidad/noticias/layun-que-esto-pueda-ser-una-historia-largo-plazo |work=Sevilla FC |access-date=30 January 2018}}

On 11 July 2018, Layún joined Villarreal on a three-year deal.{{cite web|title=Welcome, Layún! |url=https://www.villarrealcf.es/en/news/item/21361-welcome-layun|website=villarrealcf.es|publisher=Villarreal CF|access-date=12 July 2018}} On 31 August 2018, he would make his debut with the team coming in as a substitute for Santi Cazorla at the 75th minute against Girona, where Villarreal lost 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/commentary?gameId=521895|title=Villarreal vs. Girona - Football Match Commentary|website=espn.com|publisher=ESPN|date=31 August 2018|access-date=5 April 2020}}

In January 2019, he moved to Monterrey.{{cite web|url=http://www.rayados.com/noticias/13706/bienvenido_a_rayados_miguel_layn|title=¡BIENVENIDO A RAYADOS, MIGUEL LAYÚN!|publisher=CF Monterrey|date=30 January 2019|access-date=7 February 2019}} Despite interest from European clubs like Celta de Vigo and Milan for his services during the 2018 winter transfer season, Layun decided that financially and personally it was a better decision to be back in Mexico and still play at a high level.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/miguel-layuns-monterrey-move-makes-sense-for-player-club/1ktahpw9mr9c01aq26qyoabsxd|title=Miguel Layun's Monterrey move makes sense for player, club|publisher=Goal.com|date=30 January 2019|access-date=7 February 2019}} On 2 June 2021, Layún and Monterrey parted ways by mutual consent.

On 3 June 2021, Layún returned to Club América signing a one-year deal, with the option of an additional year.{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/8731514/miguel-layun-regresa-america-refuerzo-fichajes|title=Miguel Layún regresa al América|publisher=ESPN Deportes|date=3 June 2021}}

On 8 October 2023, he announced he would retire from professional football at the end of the year.{{cite web|url=https://en.as.com/soccer/america-defender-miguel-layun-announces-retirement-from-soccer-how-many-trophies-has-he-won-n/|title=América defender Miguel Layún announces retirement|publisher=Diario AS|date=8 October 2023}} Layún played his last match as a professional in the Apertura 2023 league’s final, winning the match versus Tigres UANL and retiring as a Liga MX champion for Club America.

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In 2013, Layún received his first national team call up by coach José Manuel de la Torre after his performances with Club América during the Clausura tournament. He was selected for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup held in the United States, with the entire squad being made up of players from the Mexican league. He made his debut on 11 July in the group stage match against Canada at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. He played the entire ninety minutes in Mexico's 2–0 victory. Mexico was eventually eliminated from the competition by Panama in the semi-finals.

Layún was called up again by interim coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich to participate in Mexico's last two World Cup qualifying matches against Panama and Costa Rica. Layún would play in both matches. Mexico nearly missed out on qualifying to the World Cup after Mexico's 2–1 loss to Costa Rica, however Mexico made it to the Intercontinental playoff against New Zealand. Layún again was called up by Mexico's new coach Miguel Herrera – his coach at Club América at the time – to play in the first leg, providing two assists for Oribe Peralta in the 5–1 victory at the Estadio Azteca. Mexico would qualify to the 2014 World Cup by defeating New Zealand by an aggregate score of 9–3.

On 8 May, Layún was included in Mexico's 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup. He made his World Cup debut on 13 June against Cameroon, playing as a left back. Mexico won the match 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186492/statistics.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140616042032/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186492/statistics.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2014 |title=2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil – Matches |publisher=FIFA.com |date=13 June 2014 |access-date=11 August 2015}} Layún started in all three group matches as Mexico advanced to the round-of-16, where Mexico was subsequently eliminated by The Netherlands.

In May 2018, Layún was named in Mexico's squad for the World Cup in Russia.{{cite web|title=Convocatoria de la Selección Nacional de México |url=https://miseleccion.mx/convocatoria-la-seleccion-nacional-mexico-13/ |website=MiSeleccion.mx |language=es |access-date=4 June 2018}} He appeared in all four of Mexico's matches at the tournament.

A fast player capable of attacking and defending, he can play as a left-back or right-back with the same effectiveness. Bleacher Report described him as "very fast, skillful and posses a fantastic stride. The [former] America player can leave behind midfielders and defenders in the blink of an eye. [...] His abilities set him as the kind of player that provides depth through the sidelines but who can also take part in set pieces."{{cite web|title=Why Miguel Layun Can Be Mexico's Surprise Package at the 2014 World Cup|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1933971-why-miguel-layun-can-be-mexicos-surprise-package-at-the-2014-world-cup|work=Bleacher Report|first=Karla|last=Villegas Gama|access-date=29 June 2018}}

Andrés Corona Zurita of Univision described him as, "[having] a crazy game style, powerful, fast, then slow and explosive again. Able to place a center on the forehead of the forward [.] He takes free throws, corners, penalties and hits well from afar."{{cite web|title=La "electricidad" llega a Sevilla con el fichaje de Miguel Layún|url=https://www.univision.com/deportes/futbol/la-electricidad-llega-a-sevilla-con-el-fichaje-de-miguel-layun|work=Univision|access-date=29 June 2018}}

Miguel Layún is of Lebanese descent, due to his paternal grandfather Yousseff Layún who immigrated to Veracruz,{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/lebanese-cheer-mexico-defender-lebanese-origin-24358916 |title=Sports News & Articles – Scores, Pictures, Videos – ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |access-date=11 August 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Life/Lubnan/2014/Jul-01/262153-beit-milleit-distraught-after-mexico-defeat.ashx#axzz36ZjBOIAp |title=Beit Milleit distraught after Mexico defeat | Life , Lubnan |newspaper=The Daily Star |access-date=11 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebanese-cheer-mexico-defender-lebanese-origin-232647265--spt.html |title=Lebanese cheer Mexico defender of Lebanese origin – Yahoo Sports |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com |date=29 June 2014 |access-date=11 August 2015}} and of Spanish descent, due to his maternal grandfather Guillermo Prado being born in Spain,{{cite web|url=http://www.televisadeportes.com/futbol/futbolinternacional/072003/ilusiona-layun-jugar-italia |title=Ilusiona a Layún jugar en Italia :: Deportes |publisher=Televisadeportes.com |access-date=11 August 2015}} and as a result holds a Spanish passport. After making his debut for the national team in 2013, he became the second Lebanese-Mexican player after Miguel Sabah to play for the Mexico national team.{{cite web|author=Sergio Sarmiento |url=http://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/883856.el-libanes.html |title=El libanés |publisher=Elsiglodetorreon.com.mx |date=21 June 2013 |access-date=11 August 2015}} By far, he is the most successful Lebanese Mexican footballer in Mexico, and he is also popular in Lebanon, where people would cheer for him and the Mexican side.{{Cite web|url=https://glamroz.com/miguel-layun-a-lebanese-in-the-mexican-football-team/|title = Miguel Layun, a Lebanese in the Mexican football team – Glamroz}}

Layún and fellow footballer José Abella are second cousins; as their grandmothers are sisters, they have a great-grandparent in common.{{cite web|url=http://www.record.com.mx/articulo/noticias/RECORD-404931/he-aprendido-mucho-de-layun-jose-javier-abella-404931 |title='He aprendido mucho de Layún': José Javier Abella - RÉCORD |access-date=15 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020085517/http://www.record.com.mx/articulo/noticias/RECORD-404931/he-aprendido-mucho-de-layun-jose-javier-abella-404931 |archive-date=20 October 2014 }} Layún's sister Mariana participated in the 2010 International Ballet Competition in which she won a bronze medal.

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América

• Liga MX: Clausura 2013, Apertura 2014, Apertura 2023

Porto

• Primeira Liga: 2017–18{{Cite web|url=http://www.record.com.mx/futbol-futbol-internacional-mexicanos-en-el-extranjero/layun-presume-medalla-de-campeon-del-porto|title={{!}} RÉCORD|last=os.rodriguez|date=29 May 2018|website=www.record.com.mx|language=es|access-date=7 May 2019}}

Monterrey

• Liga MX: Apertura 2019
• Copa MX: 2019–20
• CONCACAF Champions League: 2019,{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/concacaf-liga-de-campeones/miguel-layun-dedica-titulo-concachampions-2019-monterrey-iker-casillas|title=Layún dedica el título de la Concachampions a Iker Casillas|website=www.mediotiempo.com|date=5 February 2019 |access-date=7 May 2019}} 2021

Mexico

• CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2015
• CONCACAF Cup: 2015

Individual

• Primeira Liga Top Assists Leader: 2015–16{{cite web |url=http://www.zerozero.pt/edition_stats.php?id_edicao=87508&sc=0&v1=j&v2=t&v3=14&pais=0&pos=0&id_equipa=0&ord=d |title=Liga NOS 2015/16 :: Estatísticas :: Assistências por jogador |trans-title=Assists per player |publisher=Zerozero.pt |language=pt}}
• CONCACAF Best XI: 2015,{{cite web|url=http://www.concacaf.com/article/javier-hernandez-and-carli-lloyd-named-2015-concacaf-players-of-the-year|title=Javier Hernandez and Carli Lloyd Named 2015 CONCACAF Players of the Year|website=CONCACAF.com|date=22 January 2016|access-date=17 January 2019|archive-date=19 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819135212/http://www.concacaf.com/article/javier-hernandez-and-carli-lloyd-named-2015-concacaf-players-of-the-year|url-status=dead}} 2016{{cite web|title=Bryan Ruiz and Alex Morgan Named 2016 CONCACAF Players of the Year|url=http://www.concacaf.com/article/bryan-ruiz-and-alex-morgan-named-2016-concacaf-players-of-the-year|website=CONCACAF|access-date=18 January 2017|date=18 January 2017}}
• CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2019{{cite tweet |author=Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League|user=TheChampions |number=1124021294750732288 |title=Presenting the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League 2019 Team of the Tournament!|date=2 May 2019 |access-date=2 May 2019}}

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