Miguel Borja
River Plate/F/
ColombiaPlayer Info
Miguel Borja is a powerful and prolific Colombian striker currently leading the line for Al-Wasl SC in the UAE. At 33, he stands as a classic center-forward, renowned for his physical presence, aerial ability, and clinical finishing inside the penalty area. Borja's journey began in his homeland, where his goal-scoring exploits for clubs like Cortuluá and Atlético Nacional propelled him into the national team spotlight. His most notable club spell came at Palmeiras in Brazil, where he won multiple domestic trophies and cemented his reputation as a big-game player, known for crucial goals in finals. His honors include league titles in Colombia and Brazil, as well as Copa Libertadores glory. Nicknamed "The Beast" for his strength and relentless style, Borja is a penalty box predator who excels at holding up play and bringing teammates into action. Now in the Middle East, he continues to be a primary goal threat, combining experience with a natural striker's instinct that has defined his successful career.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/22
River Plate
Al-Wasl SCSigned
2022/07/11
Atletico Junior BarranquillaRiver Plate6700000€
Transfer
2021/12/31
Palmeiras - SPAtletico Junior Barranquilla3000000€
Transfer
2021/12/30
Grêmio - RSPalmeiras - SPLoan Ended
2021/08/04
Palmeiras - SPGrêmio - RS1000000€
Loan
2021/06/29
Atletico Junior BarranquillaPalmeiras - SPLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
River Plate
Copa Argentina2025
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
191
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
13
Accurate Passes Per Game
30
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
2