Miguel Tanton


Miguel Javier Tanton 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

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.31 December 2018Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar2–22–4Friendly

Individual awards