Míchel facts for kids

Míchel is a common nickname in Spain, especially for people involved in football. It's a shorter, friendly way to say the name Miguel. Think of it like "Mike" for "Michael" in English!

What Does Míchel Mean?

The name Míchel comes from the Spanish name Miguel. Miguel is a very popular name in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. When people use Míchel, it's often to show affection or familiarity. It's a nickname that has become very well-known, especially because many famous football players have used it.

Famous Footballers Named Míchel

Many talented football players from Spain and even other countries have been known by the nickname Míchel. Here are some of them:

• Míchel (footballer, born 1963): His full name is José Miguel González Martín del Campo. He was a famous Spanish football midfielder and later became a coach. Many people say he helped make the nickname Míchel very popular in football.
• Míchel (footballer, born 1975): This Míchel's real name is Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz. He was also a Spanish football midfielder.
• Míchel (footballer, born August 1977): His name is Miguel Ángel Carrilero. He played as a forward in Spanish football.
• Míchel (footballer, born 1985): Known as Miguel Marcos Madera, he is another Spanish football midfielder.
• Míchel (footballer, born 1988): This Míchel is Miguel Alfonso Herrero, a Spanish football midfielder.
• Michel (footballer, born 2001): His name is Michel Costa da Silva. He is a Brazilian football midfielder. Notice his name is spelled without the accent mark.
• Míchel Salgado (born 1975): His full name is Miguel Ángel Salgado Fernández. He was a very well-known Spanish football defender.
• Míchel Zabaco (born 1989): His real name is Miguel Zabaco Tomé. He is a Spanish football defender.
• Carlos Michel Lopes Vargas (born 1982): Known simply as Michel, he is a Brazilian footballer.

See also

• All pages with titles beginning with Míchel
• All pages with titles containing Míchel

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