Miguel Javier Tanton (born 5 July 1989) is a Filipino former footballer who plays as a midfielder. At the club level, he most recently played for Ceres–Negros in the Philippines Football League. Early life Tanton was born in Santa Clara, California in the United States on July 5, 1989. International career Tanton made a debut for the senior Philippine national football team on March 29, 2016 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against North Korea. With OJ Porteria's suspension, Tanton was included as part of the starting eleven by head coach Thomas Dooley. He assisted Manuel Ott in making the second goal for the Philippines at the 84th minute. The match ended 3–2 in favor of the Philippines. International goals Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first. Individual awards 2016 UFL Cup Best Midfielder References 1989 births Filipino footballers American soccer players Philippines international footballers Soccer players from California Sportspeople from Santa Clara, California Citizens of the Philippines through descent American sportspeople of Filipino descent Association football midfielders Kaya F.C. players Living people UE Vilassar de Mar players 2019 AFC Asian Cup players