Mickel Carlos Miller (born 2 December 1995) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

Carshalton Athletic

Miller progressed through the youth ranks at

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Premier Division club

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and broke into the senior team for the 2013–14 season. On 15 April 2014, he made his debut in a 1–0 win at

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. In December 2014, he was rewarded for his form and signed a part-time contract with the club. Miller appeared in every league match during the 2016–17 season. On 25 March 2017, he scored his first hat-trick in a 4–1 win against Herne Bay. His appearances attracted the attention of several Football League clubs, and in May 2017, he became a part of

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. In July 2017, Miller trialled with

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. After being an unused substitute on 26 August 2017, his run of 49 consecutive league appearances came to an end. However, he marked his return to action with a brace against

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, an

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hat-trick against

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and the opening goal in 2–1 win against Faversham Town. On 20 November 2017, he scored his second hat-trick in a 6–2 win against Egham Town in the

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. He also netted all three goals in a 3–0 win against

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on 6 January 2018.

Hamilton Academical

On 20 January 2018, Carshalton Athletic announced that Miller had agreed terms with

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side

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. Nine days later, Hamilton confirmed the signing for an undisclosed fee. After being named as an unused substitute on three occasions, Miller made his professional debut in a 2–0 win against

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on 10 March 2018. Miller had a successful 2018–19 season with Hamilton Academical where he finished as the club's top goalscorer. In February 2019 Hamilton Academical activated their option to extend his contract to keep him until summer 2020.

Rotherham United

Miller joined

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on 5 July 2020 on a two-year deal. On 22nd August 2020, Mickel made his first start for Rotherham in a pre-season fixture scoring a header in a 3-0 win v Mansfield. Miller joined

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on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season on 14 January 2021. Miller was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Personal life

Miller attended Stanley Park High School. He is an ambassador for Unique Talent.

Career statistics

Honours

Rotherham United *

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runner-up: 2021–22 *

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: 2021–22 Plymouth Argyle *

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runner-up:

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Miller, Mickel 1995 births Living people Footballers from Croydon English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Carshalton Athletic F.C. players Hamilton Academical F.C. players Rotherham United F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players English Football League players V9 Academy players Black British sportsmen