Chendo
Chendo is a Spanish former footballer known for his long career at Real Madrid.
He made 497 official appearances for Real Madrid, winning several prestigious titles during his tenure.
Chendo played for Real Madrid from 1982 to 1998, marking a remarkable 17-year career with the club.
Biography
Early Life
Miguel Porlán Noguera, known as Chendo, was born in Totana, Region of Murcia, Spain. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the junior ranks of Real Madrid at just 15 years old, where he honed his skills for five years before making his professional debut.
Career
Chendo's professional career spanned 17 seasons with Real Madrid, where he played as a right-back and made an impressive 497 official appearances. He debuted for the first team on April 11, 1982, in a match against Castellón. His breakthrough came during the 1983-84 season when he became a starter due to an injury to the incumbent right-back. Over the years, he solidified his position, contributing to the team's success by winning seven La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, one UEFA Champions League, and back-to-back UEFA Cups. Chendo was a key player during a golden era for the club, although he faced competition for his position in later years.
On the international stage, Chendo earned 26 caps for the Spain national team, participating in the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups. He made his international debut on January 22, 1986, in a friendly match against the Soviet Union.
Personal Life
Chendo's life took a tragic turn on July 2, 1986, when he was involved in a car accident that claimed the life of his one-month-old son, Miguel. Despite this personal tragedy, he continued to focus on his football career and remained a respected figure in the sport.
Legacy
Chendo is remembered not only for his contributions on the pitch but also for his resilience in the face of personal adversity. His legacy includes numerous titles with Real Madrid and a commendable international career with Spain, marking him as a significant figure in Spanish football history.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Totana, Region of Murcia, Chendo played professionally with Real Madrid for 17 seasons, winning seven La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, one UEFA Champions League, and back-to-back UEFA Cups. He arrived at the club at the age of 15 and was part of its junior ranks for five years, making his debut for the first team on 11 April 1982 in a 2–1 win at Castellón. He got his opportunity at the starter position at the beginning of 1983–84, when Juan José, who dominated the right-back position, was injured. When Juan José returned to the first team, Chendo returned to the bench, but finished the season again as first-choice, making 26 competitive appearances. Chendo became the starter in his fourth year, playing 25 league matches and adding 11 in European competition. At the end of the season, Real won the UEFA Cup against Hungarian club Fehérvár by a 3–1 aggregate score, and conquered the Copa de la Liga with a 4–3 aggregate victory over Atlético Madrid, with the player starting in both finals; the team finished fifth in the league, 17 points behind champions Barcelona. For the next eight seasons, Chendo was the undisputed starter of a squad that collected five straight league titles. From 1992 to 1995, however, he would only make 34 league appearances, losing his place to Nando, Luis Enrique and Paco Llorente. Though he took part in 23 games in the 1995–96 campaign, he played second-fiddle to Quique Sánchez Flores, Carlos Secretário and Christian Panucci. Like…
Chendo earned 26 caps for Spain, and played in the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups. Backing up Atlético Madrid's Tomás in the former and starting in the latter, he totalled five appearances. Chendo's debut came on 22 January 1986, in a friendly with the Soviet Union in Las Palmas.
- Club
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1982–1998)
- Club
- Real Madrid Castilla (1979–1983)
- Club
- Spain national under-19 football team (1981–1981)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (1980–1984)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (1986–1990)
- National team
- Spain
Personal
On 2 July 1986, the 24-year-old Chendo was involved in a car accident near Quintanar de la Orden. He and his wife emerged unscathed, but their one-month old son Miguel died.
Legacy
Real Madrid
La Liga: 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1994–95, 1996–97 Copa del Rey: 1988–89, 1992–93 Copa de la Liga: 1985 Supercopa de España: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997 UEFA Champions League: 1997–98 UEFA Cup: 1984–85, 1985–86 Copa Iberoamericana: 1994 Spain Under-21
UEFA Under-21 European Championship runner-up: 1984
Clubs
Played together with
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991- Abel SegoviaReal Madrid Castilla · 2000–2001
Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaReal Madrid Castilla · 2014
Achraf HakimiReal Madrid Castilla · 2016–2017- Achraf HakimiReal Madrid Club de Fútbol · 2017–2020
Adama TraoréSpain men's national football team · 2020- Adama TraoréSpain national under-19 football team · 2013–2014
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Miguel Porlán Noguera, known as Chendo, is a Spanish former footballer who played as a right-back. He spent his entire professional career with Real Madrid, making 497 official appearances and winning several titles.
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