Miguel Tanton Midfielder | No. 6(Kaya FC) Birthday: 5-Jul-89 Birthplace: Santa Clara, California Nationality: Filipino Weight: 67.2 kg Height: 172 cm Previous team: Mezcala FC (California) Kaya’s Miguel Tanton: From Outsider to Starter By Una Kaya on April 1, 2016 in News It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for Kaya’s Miguel Tanton. After playing a central role in the club’s back-to-back wins in the AFC Cup, the midfielder went on to make his first appearance for the Philippine National Team. Brought in as a late addition for the country’s final World Cup Qualifying match, the 26-year-old Kaya standout not only earned his first cap, but played the full 90 minutes in the dramatic 3–2 victory over DPR Korea. Having been regularly overlooked for the national team in recent months, his performance reflected the ability his teammates and supporters have always known he could bring to the table. “The call up was unexpected,” he said after the dust had settled from his first involvement with the Azkals. “Besides my club, I’m not entirely sure people knew if I was Filipino. Thanks to Louis Clark’s (teammate) social media presence and the ultras (Kaya’s supporters) getting involved, word may have reached the right ears. The idea of starting never really came to mind, I was just happy to be there. I did have my fingers crossed I would see some time, though.” Tanton not only got the time he was hoping for, he was slotted straight into the starting lineup by Philippines head coach Thomas Dooley. And it was his back heel that set up Manny Ott for the spectacular equalizer late in the game. All in all, it was an impressive debut on the international stage, against a country in DPR Korea that holds World Cup experience. http://www.kayafc.com/kayas-miguel-tanton-outsider-starter/
UFLphilippines @UFLphilippines 1h1 hour ago UFL Cup 2016 Best Midfielder is Miguel Tanton of Kaya FC #UFLCup2016
Snip: BOTHERED by an illness the past month, Miguel Tanton has seen his minutes dip in Kaya’s last two matches. But Tanton stepped up when Kaya needed him the most, firing a stoppage-time strike that lifted his team to a dramatic 1-0 win over Ceres La Salle on Saturday night in the United Football League at Rizal Memorial Stadium. http://sports.inquirer.net/222930/kaya-squeaks-past-ceres-on-last-gasp-tanton-goal
Picked up a brace: 67' Miguel Tanton gets a brace for his birthday to put Kaya Makati ahead 3-0 against the struggling Stallion Laguna! #StallionKaya— Philippines Football League (@WeArePFL) July 5, 2017
Check out their roster page, at least 3 other yanks; http://www.kayafc.com/players-staff/ Alexander Borromeo Kenshiro Daniels Anton Ugarte All listed as born in Cali
Starts: Marwin returns in place of the suspended Reed. Plus, Woody is back and could feature as a substitute! Livestream: https://t.co/Wy2SS5NZ8c pic.twitter.com/cweXzeYQjk— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) July 19, 2017
The club did an informal Twitter poll and Tanton was noted as the standout player so far this season: Midfield maestro Miguel Tanton was the firm favorite for your #KayaStandout so far this season! Thanks for all the responses! pic.twitter.com/mRoWFAX7oh— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) July 26, 2017
A welcome boost! Coach Noel on Miguel Tanton's return to action, and what the midfielder brings to the team. pic.twitter.com/kZjiStCcGV— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 22, 2017
On the bench: Here's our lineup for today's game! @marwin2416 returns to the starting lineup, and Miguel Tanton returns to the bench. Una Kaya! #KAYvSTA pic.twitter.com/ImxrasCfKQ— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2017 62' GOAL!!!! Miguel Tanton, just upon entering the game, with a spectacular chip to double the lead! Welcome back!! #KAYvSTA— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2017 66' GOAL!!! Mintah heads in Tanton's cross. Miguel with a great turn to leave his defender rooted. Just like that we're 3-0 up! #KAYvSTA— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2017 Fun fact: Miguel Tanton's goal was his first touch of the ball since Aug 16! He hit it from just outside the center circle! 🙌🏽 #KAYvSTA— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2017
Interview: http://www.kayafc.com/miguel-tanton-stunning-return-action/ “The energy was perfect because the guys had just scored before I entered, so the vibe was on,” said Tanton after the game. “The ball fell to me perfectly, I was running in perfect stride. The goalie was off his line. I noticed first half that he was coming up pretty high, and I just struck it. Things just came together,” he explained.
Starts: Here's our lineup for today! Miguel Tanton gets a start and Daniels returns at right back. Inching closer to kickoff! #MKTvMLA pic.twitter.com/VXJY6jVTmr— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 30, 2017
Not a Super Sub today, Eric Giganto earns a start in his hometown! #DAVvMKT pic.twitter.com/ENwfsGxWyG— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) October 25, 2017 62' SICK FREE KICK!! Edge of the area, he curls it into the top corner!! We're up 2-0! #DAVvMKT pic.twitter.com/pxhnrrOCLb— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) October 25, 2017 With his goal and all around performance in midfield, Mick is named MOTM! #DAVvMKT pic.twitter.com/8rKCMVSMij— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) October 25, 2017
Starts: Start list v Kaya pic.twitter.com/999Lw7tdWO— FC Meralco Manila (@FCMeralcoManila) October 28, 2017 And a red card: 68th minute Miguel Tanton STRAIGHT RED foul on Gadia! Nasty trip. Kaya down to 10 men!— FC Meralco Manila (@FCMeralcoManila) October 28, 2017
Starts: LINEUP: All the starters keep their place, while Jayson Panhay returns to the bench. Kickoff in 45 mins! #UnaKaya pic.twitter.com/i6zMCyHNL6— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) April 4, 2018
Starts: For the rematch, there are 5 changes to the starting lineup. And welcome back @Kenchurro! 👋🏽 #KAYvSTA pic.twitter.com/zGBx52h6td— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) April 22, 2018 And played a role in this goal: 18' 2-0!! From Miguel Tanton's free kick, @alfredosei9 meets the ball, hits the upright, Jordan taps in the rebound! #KAYvSTA pic.twitter.com/OVks4bIfTe— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) April 22, 2018 pic.twitter.com/RtU6SKkKic— Philippines Football League (@WeArePFL) April 22, 2018
Started in 3-1 loss after going down to 9 men: Daniels earns his first start of the season. Welcome back @Kenchurro!⚽️Kickoff at 4pm. Catch the action live on https://t.co/33yE2Ds8mB. #UnaKaya #CEBvILO pic.twitter.com/DXJsrfRpwt— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) May 23, 2018
Starts: After almost a month away, @alfredosei9 and @lopezmendy17 are back! Catch the action live via https://t.co/33yE2DJJLb or follow #DAVvILO for live updates. Kickoff fast approaching! #KayaIloilo pic.twitter.com/dMHoMgekUf— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) June 20, 2018
Started in 1-0 loss: Here's our lineup for our final league match against Ceres Negros!Live Stream: https://t.co/33yE2Ds8mBLive updates: #ILOvNEG#KayaIloilo #UnaKaya pic.twitter.com/ltovTYlMal— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) July 11, 2018
Started: Serge Kaole makes his debut for Kaya FC–Iloilo! Audie Menzi and Arnel Amita are also in the match day squad. #LAGvILO pic.twitter.com/XGIlV947oJ— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) July 21, 2018
Starts: Here's our lineup for today's match vs Global Cebu!Good luck to the Menzi brothers, starting their first match together for Kaya FC–Iloilo👏🏽Follow #KAYvGLO for live updates. pic.twitter.com/rXbIZq515j— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) August 8, 2018 75' Arnel Amita checks in for Miguel Tanton for his third straight substitute appearance for KAYA FC–Iloilo. #KAYvGLO— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) August 8, 2018
Started and scored in the Copa Paulino Alcantara as part of a 4-0 win: Here’s our lineup for the Copa Paulino Alcantara opener! #ILOvCEB#KayaIloilo#KeepTheLegacy pic.twitter.com/ef8jFbymPL— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 1, 2018 49’ It’s a beauty from a free kick!! 2-0. #ILOvCEB pic.twitter.com/5jH4Xg6mGr— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 1, 2018 The goal: [WATCH] Another free kick special from Miguel Tanton!🎯#KayaIloilo pic.twitter.com/6Ww4X3wjxp— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 3, 2018
Starts: Here’s our lineup for today’s match!—Welcome back to Jalsor Soriano who could feature today for the first time since May👏🏽—Livestream: https://t.co/33yE2DJJLbLive Updates: #KAYvJPV pic.twitter.com/YZEKcEcgJT— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 19, 2018 And grabs an assist: 75’ Tanton’s free kick drops for Alfred Osei who swivels and hits it into the top corner! 1-0!#KAYvJPV pic.twitter.com/rIJiwjScbf— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 19, 2018
Cup match: Starts: Here’s our Matchday Squad!Eric Giganto and Audie Menzi return to the Starting XI.-Livestream: https://t.co/33yE2DJJLbFollow #GLOvKAY for live updates pic.twitter.com/QQfWylm6HS— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2018 Scores: 25’ From the subsequent free kick, Miguel Tanton’s delivery sails over the crowd in the box and past Badelic!! 1-1! #GLOvKAY pic.twitter.com/6UhNgEd1e7— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2018 Assist: 73’ Tanton takes the corner kick early, Lopez Mendy heads it in!! Back level 3-3! Madness. #GLOvKAY pic.twitter.com/yoaBSnuCag— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) September 23, 2018 Ends 3-3.
Starts: Here’s our lineup for today’s match! #JPVvKAY pic.twitter.com/pxrBUay6Bs— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) October 17, 2018