Miguel Ángel Monsalve Gonzáles (born 27 February 2004) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Grêmio.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miguel Ángel Monsalve Gonzáles[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Medellín, Colombia[1] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Grêmio | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2020 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Independiente Medellín | 27 | (3) |
| 2024– | Grêmio | 14 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2022– | Colombia U20 | 13 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 July 2023 | |||
Club career
editBorn in Medellín, Monsalve began his career with local side Independiente Medellín at the age of four, following in the footsteps of his elder brother.[2][3] Despite clubs in Colombia not officially allowed to have players below the age of five, Monsalve impressed coaches and was enrolled in the academy.[3] He consistently stood out in the academy of Independiente, playing with players older than him each year, and was invited to train with the first team at the age of thirteen.[2]
He made his professional debut for the club on 15 October 2020 in a 1–1 draw with Jaguares de Córdoba in the Categoría Primera A. The following year, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the sixty best young players born in 2004 worldwide.[4]
International career
editMonsalve has represented Colombia at under-20 level.[1]
Style of play
editMonsalve describes himself as an attacking midfielder, but says he is also capable of playing in the front three.[5] A creative player, Monsalve has stated that he idolises Lionel Messi.[3][6]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 29 March 2023.[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Independiente Medellín | 2020 | Categoría Primera A | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 9 | 1 | 3[a] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Appearances in the Copa Colombia
- ^ Appearances in the Copa Libertadores
References
edit- ^ a b c d Miguel Monsalve at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b Eric Gómez, John (28 July 2022). "¿Quién es Miguel Monsalve, el joven que brilló en el triunfo del DIM sobre Tolima?" [Who is Miguel Monsalve, the young man who shone in DIM's victory over Tolima?]. elcolombiano.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ a b c Gómez, Sebastián (13 January 2023). "Miguel Monsalve, entre la autocrítica, consejos de sus padres, sueños e inicios: esta es su historia" [Miguel Monsalve, between self-criticism, advice from his parents, dreams and beginnings: this is his story]. gol.caracoltv.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus (7 October 2021). "Next Generation 2021: 60 of the best young talents in world football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "¿Fue difícil? Monsalve y el pulso que ganó a Ángel para Sudamericano" [It was difficult? Monsalve and the pulse that won Angel for South America]. futbolred.com (in Spanish). 7 January 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ Osorio Guillott, Andrés (21 January 2023). "Miguel Monsalve: el sello creativo del Medellín" [Miguel Monsalve: the creative hallmark of Medellín]. elespectador.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 March 2023. (subscription required)
- ^ Miguel Monsalve at Soccerway
