Miguel Ángel González Suárez (; born 24 December 1947), known as Miguel Ángel, is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Club career Miguel Ángel was born in Ourense, Galicia. During his career, after making his beginnings at handball, he played for AD Couto (later renamed Atlético Orense), CD Castellón and Real Madrid, having an 18-year spell with the latter club and being first choice from 1974 to 1978 and in two of his final three seasons; he conquered six La Liga championships, being an active part in four of those. Miguel Ángel retired in June 1986, at the age of nearly 39. Subsequently, he remained attached to Real in several capacities. International career Miguel Ángel earned 18 caps for the Spain national team, and was in the squad for the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cups. His debut came on 12 October 1975 in a 2–0 win against Denmark for the UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying phase, held in Barcelona. Personal life On 17 December 2022, Miguel Ángel was diagnosed with ALS. Real Madrid expressed support for his fight against the disease in an official statement. Honours Real Madrid La Liga: 1971–72, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80 Copa del Rey: 1969–70, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1979–80, 1981–82 Copa de la Liga: 1985 UEFA Cup: 1984–85 Individual Ricardo Zamora Trophy: 1975–76 Don Balón Award: 1975–76 References External links 1947 births Living people Spanish footballers Footballers from Ourense Association football goalkeepers La Liga players Segunda División players Tercera División players CD Castellón footballers Real Madrid CF players UEFA Cup winning players Spain amateur international footballers Spain international footballers 1978 FIFA World Cup players 1982 FIFA World Cup players Real Madrid CF non-playing staff