Miiko Albornoz

Miiko Martín Albornoz Inola (Latin American Spanish: [ˈmiko alβoɾˈnos]; born 30 November 1990) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a left-back for the Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub.

Born in Sweden, Albornoz started his professional career with IF Brommapojkarna before joining Malmö FF with whom he won the 2013 and 2014 Allsvenskan titles.

[5] On 27 August Albornoz scored his first goal for the club, a hard volley shot from outside the penalty area, for Malmö FF in a home fixture against GIF Sundsvall.

In December 2013, Erik Hamren called Albornoz to be part of the senior squad, to play friendlies in the Middle East.

In December 2013, Albornoz stated to Chilean media that he was able to play for Chile in a friendly against Germany on 5 March.

[10] Albornoz earned his first international cap against Costa Rica, on 22 January, scoring the opening goal in a 4–0 victory.

On 8 January 2013, it was made official that Albornoz was being charged with statutory rape for having had sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl on 8 November 2012 in Malmö.

[16] Malmö FF published a press release the same day stating that Albornoz would take a time-out from all activities with the club until further notice.

[18] As a result of the conviction Malmö FF announced a two-month extension of the time-out, but that Albornoz would be allowed to train with the squad during this period.

Albornoz was unavailable for play in the group stage of the 2012–13 Svenska Cupen which was held in March 2013 as well as the four opening fixtures of the 2013 Allsvenskan season.