In Spain, Míchel (stressed on the first syllabe) is a common nickname for Miguel, particularly frequent in footballers. Spanish footballers known as Míchel include:
Míchel (footballer), real name José Miguel González Martín del Campo, former Spanish football midfielder and coach, and allegedly the one who popularized the nickname
Míchel Salgado, real name Miguel Ángel Salgado Fernández, Spanish football defender
Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, Spanish football midfielder
Miguel Ángel Carrilero, Spanish football forward
Miguel Marcos Madera, Spanish football midfielder
Miguel Alfonso Herrero, Spanish football midfielder
