Miiko Albornoz facts for kids
Albornoz with Chile in 2015
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| Full name | Miiko Martín Albornoz Inola | |||||||||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1990 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Stockholm, Sweden | |||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Left-back | |||||||||
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| 1994–2007 | IF Brommapojkarna | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2007–2011 | IF Brommapojkarna | 82 | (9) | |||||||
| 2011–2014 | Malmö FF | 68 | (4) | |||||||
| 2014–2020 | Hannover 96 | 129 | (1) | |||||||
| 2021 | Colo-Colo | 9 | (0) | |||||||
| 2022–2025 | Vejle | 74 | (3) | |||||||
| International career | ||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Sweden U17 | 14 | (0) | |||||||
| 2007–2009 | Sweden U19 | 13 | (0) | |||||||
| 2009–2012 | Sweden U21 | 11 | (0) | |||||||
| 2014–2019 | Chile | 14 | (2) | |||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2025 | ||||||||||
Miiko Martín Albornoz Inola (born November 30, 1990) is a professional football player from Chile. He plays as a left-back, which is a defender on the left side of the field. Miiko was born in Sweden and started his football journey there. He later chose to represent Chile in international matches. He has played for several clubs, including IF Brommapojkarna and Malmö FF in Sweden, Hannover 96 in Germany, Colo-Colo in Chile, and Vejle in Denmark. He also helped Chile win the 2015 Copa América.
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Miiko Albornoz's Club Journey
Miiko Albornoz began playing football at a very young age, starting at just four years old with IF Brommapojkarna in Sweden. He moved through their youth teams and joined the main team in 2007. He played his first professional game in 2008 in Sweden's second-highest league, called Superettan. In 2009, he played his first game in the top Swedish league, Allsvenskan.
Playing for Malmö FF
In August 2011, Miiko signed a four-year contract with Malmö FF, a big club in Sweden. He quickly became an important player. He made his first appearance for Malmö FF on August 20, 2011. In his first season, he played six league matches and also got to play for the club in the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League, which is a big European competition.
For the 2012 season, Miiko showed how versatile he was by playing as a right-back, even though he usually plays on the left. He played very well in this new position. In August 2012, he scored his first goal for Malmö FF with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. He played 27 matches and scored three goals that year.
In 2013, Miiko continued to be a key player for Malmö FF. He played in almost all of the team's league matches and scored one goal. That season, Malmö FF won the Allsvenskan title! He also played in the qualification games for the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League. His great performance led to him being nominated as the best defender of the year for the 2013 Allsvenskan season.
In 2014, before the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Miiko played nine matches for Malmö FF. The club went on to win their second straight Allsvenskan title later that year, even after Miiko had moved to a new team.
Time in Germany with Hannover 96
On June 20, 2014, it was announced that Miiko would move to Hannover 96, a club in Germany's top league, the Bundesliga. This transfer was completed on July 1, 2014. At that time, Miiko was in Brazil with the Chilean national team for the World Cup. He played for Hannover 96 for several years, gaining valuable experience in one of Europe's strongest leagues.
Return to South America with Colo-Colo
In March 2021, Miiko joined Colo-Colo, a well-known club in Chile. He played nine matches for them during the 2021 season. The club decided not to extend his contract at the end of that year.
Playing in Denmark with Vejle Boldklub
Since 2022, Miiko has been playing for Vejle in Denmark. He has continued to be an active player, contributing to his team's efforts. In the 2022–23 season, Vejle won the Danish 1st Division, which is a great achievement for the club and Miiko.
Miiko Albornoz's International Journey
Miiko Albornoz played for various Swedish youth national teams from 2005 to 2013. This included the under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. He was a regular player for Sweden's youth squads.
Choosing to Play for Chile
In December 2013, Miiko made a big decision. Even though he was called to play for the senior Swedish team, he chose to wait for a chance to play for Chile. His father is Chilean, which allowed him to represent Chile. He wanted to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and he felt he had a better chance with Chile.
Miiko earned his first international appearance for Chile on January 22, 2014. This was in a friendly match against Costa Rica. He even scored the first goal in a 4-0 victory! In May 2014, he was named to Chile's preliminary squad for the World Cup. After another friendly match, he was confirmed as one of the 23 players who would go to Brazil for the World Cup. Although Chile reached the Round of 16, Miiko did not play in any of the matches during that tournament. He was also part of the Chilean team that won the 2015 Copa América, a major football tournament in South America.
Miiko Albornoz's Family Life
Miiko's father is from Chile, and his mother has Finnish roots. Miiko also has an older brother, Mauricio Albornoz, who is also a professional football player.
Miiko Albornoz's Achievements
Miiko Albornoz has won several important titles throughout his career:
Malmö FF
- Allsvenskan: 2013, 2014
- Svenska Supercupen: 2013
Colo-Colo
- Copa Chile: 2021
Vejle Boldklub
- Danish 1st Division: 2022–23
Chile National Team
- Copa América: 2015
See also
In Spanish: Miiko Albornoz para niños
