Miguel Layun has announced his retirement from football after a 17-year career.
In the video, he announced that he would finish the current tournament with Club America and then retire.
In his video, he repeated several times the phrase that catapulted him on and off the court: “It’s all Layun’s fault.”
He made his debut with Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, but soon found success in European football, signing a contract with Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz. Atalanta.
He returned to Mexican football in 2010 to sign with América, where he was criticized by journalists and fans who coined the phrase “blame Layun”.
He didn’t let up in the team and earned a place in the starting line-up until he became a decisive part of the title won in 2013 against Cruz Azul.
He combined his time in clubs in Mexico and the old continent with constant participation in the Mexican national team, playing in two World Cups (2014 and 2018), as well as in regional tournaments and qualifying rounds.
Talent*
He was born on June 25, 1998 in Cordoba, Veracruz.
He played for Tijuana, Veracruz, Atalanta and Club America.
Miguel Layun played as a midfielder and defender and had outstanding individual technique, which helped him touch the ball well to his teammates and retain it when necessary.
In his best moments, he had the ability to go all the way down the flank and finish the game with dangerous crosses to give his strikers the advantage.

Miguel in 2013. Photo: Cuartoscuro.
In any case, his main characteristic was assertiveness and character.
*American Club.
Source: Aristegui Noticias

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