Miguel Javier Tanton (born 5 July 1989) is a Filipino former

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who plays as a

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. At the club level, he most recently played for Ceres–Negros in the Philippines Football League.

Early life

Tanton was born in Santa Clara,

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in the United States on July 5, 1989.

International career

Tanton made a debut for the senior Philippine national football team on March 29, 2016 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against

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. With

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's suspension, Tanton was included as part of the starting eleven by head coach

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. He assisted Manuel Ott in making the second goal for the Philippines at the 84th minute. The match ended 3–2 in favor of the Philippines.

International goals

:''Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.''

Individual awards

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Best Midfielder

References

1989 births Filipino men's footballers American men's soccer players Philippines men's international footballers Sportspeople from Santa Clara, California Soccer players from Santa Clara County, California American sportspeople of Filipino descent Men's association football midfielders Kaya F.C.–Iloilo players Living people UE Vilassar de Mar players 2019 AFC Asian Cup players Philippines Football League players United City F.C. players {{Philippines-footy-bio-stub