Full name Juan Miguel Romualdez Years Team 1962–1967 Philippines Role Footballer | Date of birth 1941/1942 (age 73–74) Years Team Name Johnny Romualdez | |
Juan Miguel "Johnny" Romualdez was a former Philippine international footballer.
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Early life and education
Johnny Romualdez was born to a family of doctors and was the second eldest child among his six other siblings. Romualdez started playing football at age 11. Romualdez attended Ateneo where he attained his Master of Business Administration. He studied at the institution from Grade 1. He had to repeat one whole school year of 2nd year high school education after he failed to meet his requirements. During his college years he receive scholarship from the YCO Athletic Club.
Football career
Romualdez was part of the varsity team of Ateneo and was inducted as part of the Ateneo Hall of Fame.
He made into the national team and was part of the squad that participated at the 1962 Asian Games. His last appearance was in 1967 at the 1968 Olympics qualifiers when he served captain of the national team. The team suffered its worst defeat in a 0–15 match against Japan. He and his group of friends establish the Blue Guards F.C. in the 1960s.
Post-retirement
Romualdez was appointed as manager of the U-20 national football team which was organized under the Kasibulan grassroot program in the 1970s. He also ran several businesses in the mid 1970s. Romualdez also worked at the Philippine Football Federation and served as Executive Vice President. He was elected President of the football association in 2004.