Miguel Ángel Trauco Saavedra (born 25 August 1992)[2] is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for Liga 1 club Alianza Lima and the Peru national team.

Trauco's polished technique, precise passing, and great dribbling skills have made him an asset in the attacking force of his team as well as a solid defender.

[citation needed] After Flamengo signed Filipe Luís Trauco lost space and became the team's third left back.

As he only had five more months under his contract the Brazilian club decided to accept a low offer from Saint-Étienne to avoid losing Trauco on a free transfer.

[citation needed] On 17 May 2016, Trauco was named to the Peru national team for the Copa América Centenario in the United States.

[citation needed] On 30 May 2019, Trauco was named to the Peru national team for the 2019 Copa América in Brazil by manager Ricardo Gareca.