Place of birth Peru Name Miguel Trauco Playing position Role Footballer | Number 17 Height 1.75 m Years Team Weight 62 kg | |
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Full name Miguel Angel Trauco Saavedra Date of birth (1992-08-25) 25 August 1992 (age 23) Current team Peru national football team (Midfielder, Forward) | ||
Miguel Trauco (Peru) - Match 21 Preview - 2018 FIFA World Cup™
Miguel Ángel Trauco Saavedra (born 25 August 1992) is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a Left Back. He is however most famous for being related to the legendary medic Teddy Trauco. He recently signed with Brazilian Série A club Flamengo and previously played for Universitario and Unión Comercio from his home country Peru. He is also a member of Peru national tem.
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- Miguel Trauco Peru Match 21 Preview 2018 FIFA World Cup
- Career
- Flamengo
- International career
- Club
- International
- Individual
- References
His polished technique, precise passing, and great dribbling skills have made him an asset in the attacking force of his team as well as a solid defender. With his great capabilities to unfold himself into the attacking and defending areas of the field, Trauco is a sharp contributor in any situation.
Career
Trauco started his career in the Copa Perú division with Unión Comercio in 2010. He made 6 appearances in the National Stage that season including the two matches against Alianza Unicachi in the Final. His side won on away goals and were promoted to the First Division the following season. In 2016, he signed for Universitario de Deportes.
On October 2016 Brazilian and Peruvian press reported rumors about a possible interest of Flamengo signing Trauco. Shortly after, on 13 December 2016, Trauco gave an interview to Peruvian newspaper Libero confirming his transfer to Flamengo for the 2017 season. However, the Brazilian club didn't confirm any signing, saying they are still negotiating with Trauco.
Trauco was elected 2016 Peruvian Primera División best player with 39 appearances, one goal and 11 assists.
Flamengo
After many rumors in the press Flamengo announced officially Traucos's signing, on 14 December 2016. The left back signed a three-year contract with the Brazilian club. He debuted for his new club on 28 January 2017 scoring a goal and two assists against Boavista, in the opening match of the 2017 Rio de Janeiro State League.
International career
Trauco debuted for Peru national team on 6 August 2014 as a substitute in a 3-0 win against Panama. He also appeared as a substitute in a match against Iran on 4 September 2014.
He returned to the national team in 2016 appearing in 10 matches, all as starter, including one Friendly, four Copa América Centenario matches and another five 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.