SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

MIGUEL CHENDO
MIGUEL CHENDO
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Number
#13
Nationality
Spain
Team
REAL MADRID (Spain)
Coach
ARSENIO IGLESIAS
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 1 6 7 1 7 1 30 1.9 £1.6M

Miguel Porlán Noguera "Chendo"

  • Full name: Miguel Porlán Noguera
  • Known as: Chendo
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Position: Right-back (defender)
  • Date of birth: 12 October 1961
  • Place of birth: Totana, Region of Murcia, Spain

Club career

  • Real Madrid C: Early youth/reserve stages (late 1970s/early 1980s)
  • Real Madrid Castilla: Reserve team appearances before promotion to first team
  • Real Madrid (first team): 1982–1998 — Spent entire professional career at Real Madrid (one-club man). Made over 400 appearances across all competitions for the senior side, primarily as a right-back. Known for defensive solidity, professionalism and loyalty to the club.

Notable achievements (with Real Madrid)

  • La Liga titles: Multiple wins during the 1980s and 1990s (including the 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90 and 1994–95 eras among others)
  • Copa del Rey: Winner (1988–89)
  • UEFA competitions: Part of squads that competed in European cups; contributed in domestic and continental campaigns during his long tenure
  • Recognized for longevity and being a steady defensive presence during a successful period for the club

International career

  • Spain national team: 1986–1990 — Earned 26 caps for Spain.
  • Tournaments: Member of Spain's squads at UEFA Euro 1988 and the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Style of play and legacy

  • Reliable, defensively strong right-back with good positional sense. Noted more for defensive duties than attacking flair.
  • Remembered as a one-club legend at Real Madrid, admired for professionalism and longevity.

After retirement

  • Stayed linked to Real Madrid in various club roles and ambassadorial activities; remained a respected figure among supporters.

Note: Specific season-by-season statistics (appearances and goals) can be provided if required for detailed records.