Miguel Ángel Borja Hernández, born on January 26, 1993, in Tierralta, Colombia, is a professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities
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. Standing at 1.84 meters (6 feet 0 inch), Borja plays as a forward for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and the Colombia national team
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Borja’s journey in football began with Deportivo Cali in 2011, but he quickly moved to Cúcuta Deportivo later that year
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. His career took off when he joined Cortuluá in 2012, where he became the top scorer in the league during the Apertura, netting 19 goals and propelling the team to the semi-finals
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. His standout performances earned him a transfer to Atlético Nacional in 2016, where he played a crucial role in winning the Copa Libertadores, scoring four goals in the semi-finals and the decisive winning goal in the final
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In February 2017, Borja made a significant move to Brazilian side Palmeiras for a reported fee of $10.5 million, making him the fourth most expensive transfer in Brazilian football history
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. During his time at Palmeiras, he won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title and finished as the top scorer in the Campeonato Paulista
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. Borja continued to make an impact in various clubs, including Atlético Junior and Grêmio, before joining River Plate in 2022
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Borja’s international career with the Colombia national team began in 2016, and he has since earned 30 caps and scored 9 goals
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. He was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the Copa América in 2021 and 2024
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Known for his physicality and positioning in the box, Borja has a knack for finding the back of the net
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. His ability to step up in crucial moments and his international experience make him a valuable asset to any team
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For more information, you can watch this YouTube video about Miguel Borja’s career and impact on the field.
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