Miguel Albiol Tortajada (Valencian pronunciation: [miˈkɛl albiˈɔl]; born 2 September 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a right midfielder.
Born in Vilamarxant, Valencian Community, Albiol was a product of hometown Valencia's youth ranks as younger brother Raúl after him, and played once with its first team, during 2002–03's La Liga.
[1] He finished that season in the Segunda División with Real Murcia, featuring regularly en route to the club's promotion.
[2] Released by the Che, Albiol spent a further year with Recreativo de Huelva (also second tier), then had a steady period with Rayo Vallecano.
[2] In July 2009, apparently after having everything arranged with Hércules,[3] Albiol agreed on a return move to Murcia, signing for three years.