Ezequiel Miralles
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Ezequiel Nicolás Miralles Sabugo (born July 21, 1983 in Bahía Blanca
) is an Argentine
footballer who plays as a striker for Grêmio
.
for then be observed by the Argentine big team, Racing Club de Avellaneda
, after having made excellent seasons in clubs of the Primera B Nacional (second division) like Huracán de Tres Arroyos
, Defensa y Justicia and Ferro Carril Oeste
.
During his experience at Primera División with Racing in the seasons 2006 and 2007, Miralles had a bad spell in the club, playing only six games, in where not scored goals. In mid-year, he left Racing for play again in Primera B, now in Talleres de Córdoba
.
and expressed that he wanted to the striker at the club. Finally, he officially joined to Everton on 25 January, making shortly days after his debut against the Chilean big club Universidad Católica
in a 2–0 loss. Despite of the loss, Miralles made a very good game, being one of the best players in the match.
On 14 February 2008, Miralles scored his first two goals in Chile
against other big club of that country, Universidad de Chile, in a 3–2 home win. His team achieved the title after 32 years against the most successful of Chile, Colo-Colo
, scoring two goals in the final, that was a victory of his club by 3–0.
In June 2008, Miralles scored two goals agasinst Colo-Colo
in the second leg of the final of Torneo Apertura, finally Everton won in 3-0 in Estadio Sausalito
, reversing the 2-0 of Colo-Colo in Estadio Monumental
, giving the title to Everton after 32 years ago.
In 2009, Miralles played for his first opportunity for Copa Libertadores.
In the play-offs of Apertura 2009, Miralles scored three goals, two against Municipal Iquique and the other was against Universidad de Chile at 88th minute, but in the second leg of this game, he was expulsed for kick the face of Emilio Hernández
.
, the most successful club of Chile
. The following day, Miralles passed his medical and signed a four-year deal that will keep him with the club until 2013. He was given the number 11 previously worn by César Carranza
, who was loaned to Everton as part of the operation for acquire Miralles' transfer rights. He made his Colo-Colo debut on 5 August against Easter Island at Hanga Roa
for the 2009 Copa Chile
in a 4–0 win. On 16 August 2009, he scored his first three goals for the club on consecutive form against Rangers and O'Higgins, scoring against this last team through a notable free kick. He was a key player in the title that Colo-Colo achieved in the 2009 Clausura tournament, in where Miralles was the goalscorer of the team with 11 goals. In the next season, Miralles was an important player in the club's regular season, in where once was the goalscorer of Colo-Colo, now with 18 goals in all tournaments that his club played. Among the breakdowns of the team, was not win tournament that was practically insured and was eliminated in the first stage of the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana
and the Copa Chile
.
The 2011 season, again was marked by the regular seasons, making a worst season compared with the last season, but with Miralles once as goalscorer. Because his good performances, despite the bad moment that pass Colo-Colo, was reported that several clubs of Brazil and important clubs of South America are interested in the striker.
club Grêmio
.
Everton de Viña del Mar
Colo-Colo
Bahía Blanca
Bahía Blanca is a city located in the south-west of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, by the Atlantic Ocean, and seat of government of Bahía Blanca Partido. It has a population of 274,509 inhabitants according to the...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer who plays as a striker for Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
.
Early career
Miralles started his career in 2002 at QuilmesQuilmes Atlético Club
Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division....
for then be observed by the Argentine big team, Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
, after having made excellent seasons in clubs of the Primera B Nacional (second division) like Huracán de Tres Arroyos
Huracán de Tres Arroyos
Club Atlético Huracán is an Argentine football club based in the city of Tres Arroyos, in Buenos Aires Province.The club is the biggest of Tres Arroyos City, and one of the most big in Southern Buenos Aires Province...
, Defensa y Justicia and Ferro Carril Oeste
Ferro Carril Oeste
Club Ferro Carril Oeste, known simply as Ferro Carril Oeste or Ferro, is a sports club from the neighbourhood of Caballito, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club was founded on July 28, 1904 by 95 railway workers from the Buenos Aires Western Railway...
.
During his experience at Primera División with Racing in the seasons 2006 and 2007, Miralles had a bad spell in the club, playing only six games, in where not scored goals. In mid-year, he left Racing for play again in Primera B, now in Talleres de Córdoba
Talleres de Córdoba
Club Atlético Talleres is a sports club from the city of Córdoba, Argentina, mostly known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the regionalised third division, the Torneo Argentino A...
.
Everton
On 7 January 2008, was reported that Miralles would join to the Chilean Primera División side Everton, after of be observed by the coach of that team Nelson AcostaNelson Acosta
Nelson Bonifacio Acosta López, nicknamed Pelado Acosta and "El Ratón" , is a former Uruguayan football player. He became a nationalized Chilean in 1984 and is currently a football coach.He managed the national team of Chile from 1996 to 2001, leading them to the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
and expressed that he wanted to the striker at the club. Finally, he officially joined to Everton on 25 January, making shortly days after his debut against the Chilean big club Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"...
in a 2–0 loss. Despite of the loss, Miralles made a very good game, being one of the best players in the match.
On 14 February 2008, Miralles scored his first two goals in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
against other big club of that country, Universidad de Chile, in a 3–2 home win. His team achieved the title after 32 years against the most successful of Chile, Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
, scoring two goals in the final, that was a victory of his club by 3–0.
In June 2008, Miralles scored two goals agasinst Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
in the second leg of the final of Torneo Apertura, finally Everton won in 3-0 in Estadio Sausalito
Estadio Sausalito
Estadio Sausalito is a multi-purpose stadium in Viña del Mar, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Everton. The stadium holds 18,037 people and was built in 1929...
, reversing the 2-0 of Colo-Colo in Estadio Monumental
Estadio Monumental David Arellano
Estadio Monumental is a football stadium in Santiago, Chile. Completed in 1989, the stadium has a current spectator capacity of 45,000. Originally, the stadium could hold up to 65,000 spectators but that was dramatically reduced for security reasons...
, giving the title to Everton after 32 years ago.
In 2009, Miralles played for his first opportunity for Copa Libertadores.
In the play-offs of Apertura 2009, Miralles scored three goals, two against Municipal Iquique and the other was against Universidad de Chile at 88th minute, but in the second leg of this game, he was expulsed for kick the face of Emilio Hernández
Emilio Hernández
Emilio Exequiel Hernández Hernández is a Chilean footballer. He currently plays for Argentinos Juniors.- Career :...
.
Colo-Colo
On 2 July 2011, Everton accepted a US$1.2 million offer for Miralles from Colo-ColoColo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
, the most successful club of Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
. The following day, Miralles passed his medical and signed a four-year deal that will keep him with the club until 2013. He was given the number 11 previously worn by César Carranza
César Carranza
César Alberto Carranza is an Argentine football striker who plays for Lanús in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:...
, who was loaned to Everton as part of the operation for acquire Miralles' transfer rights. He made his Colo-Colo debut on 5 August against Easter Island at Hanga Roa
Hanga Roa
Hanga Roa is the main town, harbour and capital of the Chilean province of Easter Island. It is located in the southern part of the island's west coast, in the lowlands between the extinct volcanoes of Terevaka and Rano Kau....
for the 2009 Copa Chile
2009 Copa Chile
The 2009 Copa Chile was the 32nd edition of the competition. The competition started on May 10, 2009 with the Preliminary Round and concluded on November 15, 2009 with the Final...
in a 4–0 win. On 16 August 2009, he scored his first three goals for the club on consecutive form against Rangers and O'Higgins, scoring against this last team through a notable free kick. He was a key player in the title that Colo-Colo achieved in the 2009 Clausura tournament, in where Miralles was the goalscorer of the team with 11 goals. In the next season, Miralles was an important player in the club's regular season, in where once was the goalscorer of Colo-Colo, now with 18 goals in all tournaments that his club played. Among the breakdowns of the team, was not win tournament that was practically insured and was eliminated in the first stage of the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana
Copa Sudamericana
The Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...
and the Copa Chile
Copa Chile
The Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008...
.
The 2011 season, again was marked by the regular seasons, making a worst season compared with the last season, but with Miralles once as goalscorer. Because his good performances, despite the bad moment that pass Colo-Colo, was reported that several clubs of Brazil and important clubs of South America are interested in the striker.
Grêmio
On May 21, 2011, he was transferred to Brazilian Série ACampeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
club Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
.
Club
Everton de Viña del Mar
- Primera División Chilena: Torneo Apertura 2008
Colo-Colo
- Primera División Chilena: Torneo Clausura 2009