Place of birth Toledo, Spain 1975–1977 Atletico Madrileno Name Miguel Ruiz Height 1.85 m | Years Team 1977–1987 Atletico Madrid Role Footballer | |
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Full name Miguel Angel Ruiz Garcia Date of birth (1955-01-05) 5 January 1955 (age 60) | ||
Saludo del Profesor Miguel Ángel Ruiz García, Decano de la FCHE
Miguel Angel Ruiz Garcia (born 5 January 1955 in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender.
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Football career
Ruiz made his professional debuts with Atletico Madrid, in 1977. From the 1979–80 season onwards he was an essential defensive unit for the Spanish capital club, rarely missing a La Liga match when healthy and helping his main side to two major titles. He was part of the team that reached the final of the 1986 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, appearing in the decisive match against FC Dynamo Kyiv (0–3 loss).
In the 1987 summer Ruiz joined CD Malaga in the second level, alongside Atletico teammate Clemente, going on to experience both one La Liga promotion and relegation with the Andalusians. He retired in 1991 at the age of 36, after contributing with only one game to Albacete Balompie's first-ever promotion to the top flight.
Subsequently Ruiz worked as general manager, with Atletico Madrid, Valencia CF, CD Tenerife and Albacete. In late November 2009 he left his post at the latter club, who was facing severe economic difficulties.