Miguel Llera

Spain

Llera was born in Castilleja de la Cuesta, Province of Seville. After unsuccessfully emerging through local Recreativo de Huelva's youth ranks, he represented several modest clubs until 2005–06, when he contributed with 27 games (scoring three times) to Gimnàstic de Tarragona's return to La Liga after a 56-year absence; midway through the following season, however, he was released from contract after appearing in 12 matches (all starts) for the Catalans and scoring in defeats against Real Sociedad (2–3, away) and Getafe CF (1–3, home), as Nàstic were immediately relegated. In 2007–08 Llera continued in Segunda División, but also failed to impress at Hércules CF, playing only 11 games out of a possible 42.

Milton Keynes Dons

Subsequently, Llera took his game to England, joining League One side Milton Keynes Dons in September 2008. He scored twice during his spell with the Dons, against Carlisle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Charlton

After a successful season, with a third-place finish straight out of Football League Two, albeit without eventual promotion, Llera signed for Charlton Athletic on 2 July 2009, after turning down a new contract offer – he became the first Spanish footballer to play for the club. Llera quickly established himself as a fans' favourite after just four matches, scoring on his debut against Wycombe Wanderers but also picking up a head injury which led him to wear a helmet for the next fixtures, similar to that of…

S. Wednesday / Chesterfield

In July 2014, Llera began coaching the under-14 squad of Sheffield Wednesday. In summer 2015, he started working as a first-team scout. In January 2016, Llera launched his own academy, Miguel Llera International Football Academy, occasionally sending young players for trials at Wednesday. In August 2017, he was appointed Professional Development Phase coach at Chesterfield. On 11 January 2019, Llera left the Proact Stadium by mutual consent.

Sheffield FC / Hallam University

Starting in July 2015 and with the duration of one year, Llera was part of the staff at Sheffield FC, acting as assistant manager as well as being responsible for subjects concerning the academy. In September 2015, he became the club's scholarship football coach and also second and third team manager at Sheffield Hallam University; in addition, he held the same position at Meadowhead School Academy Trust. Llera left all of these roles in September 2016.

Walsall

A qualified personal trainer who owned a master's degree in sport psychology and coaching, Llera subsequently worked as a primary and secondary physical education fitness coach. On 12 July 2019, he was hired as academy manager at Walsall. On 14 January 2022, Llera left his role as Walsall academy manager.

Non-League coaching roles

In July 2023, Llera joined NCEFL Division One team Retford United as a member of their coaching staff. In October 2023, he was appointed assistant manager…

Club

Alicante

Segunda División B: 2004–05 Sheffield Wednesday

Football League One runner-up: 2011–12

Individual

Football League One Player of the Month: April 2012