Herminio Antonio Miranda Ovelar (born 7 May 1985 in Itá, Paraguay) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a centre back for Paraguayan Primera B club Presidente Hayes. Miranda played in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana for Nacional Asunción and Olimpia Asunción.[2]

Herminio Miranda
Personal information
Full name Herminio Antonio Miranda Ovelar
Date of birth (1985-05-07) May 7, 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Ita, Paraguay
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
Presidente Hayes
Number --
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005 General Caballero ZC 18 (0)
2006–2007 2 de Mayo
2007–2008 Huachipato 38 (1)
2008–2013 Nacional Asunción 92 (17)
2012–2013Puebla (loan) 14 (1)
2013 Olimpia Asunción 28 (1)
2013–2015 Correcaminos 25 (0)
2015Olimpia Asunción (loan) 18 (2)
2016–2017 Nacional Asunción 53 (1)
2018 Deportivo Santaní 36 (0)
2019 River Plate Asunción 35 (1)
2020 12 de Octubre 5 (0)
2021– Presidente Hayes -- (--)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:41, 31 May 2020 (UTC)

Career

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General Caballero ZC

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In 2005, Miranda featured for General Caballero ZC for the Primera División Paraguaya season in a squad with Anthony Silva, Aristides Rojas, and Brazilians Josias Cardoso and Fernando Oliveira.[3] On 9 October 2005, he scored an own goal in the 28th minute of a 2-0 away defeat to Cerro Porteño.[4] Miranda made a total of 18 appearances for the club.[5]

2 de Mayo

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In 2006, Miranda joined General Caballero ZC teammate Anthony Silva at Sportivo 2 de Mayo.[6] At 2 de Mayo, Miranda totalled 3 goals in 33 appearances.[7]

Huachipato

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2007 season

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In June 2007, he moved to the Chilean Primera División club Huachipato.

2008 season

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In his second season at Huachipato, Miranda was accompanied in the squad by Paraguayans Henry Lapczyk and Jose Burgos.[8]

Nacional Asunción

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After a successful season at the steelers, he joined to Club Nacional alongside his teammate Ignacio Don. At Nacional, he earned two Primera División titles, the 2009 Clausura and the 2011 Apertura.[9]

Puebla (loan)

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In May 2012, Miranda was loaned to Mexican club Puebla with the option to buy the player.[10] The club president confirmed the signing through Twitter.[11] Miranda's signing was to fill the vacancy of Jonathan Lacerda.[12] In August 2012, Miranda noted a goal against Lobos de la BUAP in the third round of the Copa Mexico.[13]

Olimpia Asunción

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In 2013, Miranda reached the final of the Copa Libertadores with Olimpia Asunción.[14]

Correcaminos

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Olimpia Asunción (loan)

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In 2015, Olimpia were crowned champions of the Torneo Clausura with Miranda in their squad.[15]

Presidente Hayes

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On 17 April 2021, Miranda signed with Club Presidente Hayes for the Primera B season.[16] Miranda's first appearance for the club was in a 3-1 away defeat to 3 de Noviembre under coach Edgar Denis.[17]

Coaching career

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In 2021, Miranda revealed that he was licensed to be a coach and that he would go into coaching after his playing career is finished.[18]

Style of play

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He has been described by columnist, Tim Vickery, as a defensive organizer with strong free kicking ability.[19]

Personal life

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Miranda has a business which constructs houses and apartments and then sells them.[20]

Honours

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Club

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Nacional Asunción

References

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  1. ^ "Herminio Antonio Miranda - Soccerway Profile". Soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Ficha Estadistica de HERMINIO MIRANDA -herminio antonio miranda- (Perfil, ficha, profile, stats)".
  3. ^ https://www.playmakerstats.com/equipa.php?id=2342&epoca_id=134 [bare URL]
  4. ^ "Cerro Porteño vs. General Caballero - Resumen de Juego - 9 octubre, 2005 - ESPN".
  5. ^ "Ficha Estadistica de HERMINIO MIRANDA -herminio antonio miranda- (Perfil, ficha, profile, stats)".
  6. ^ https://www.playmakerstats.com/equipa.php?id=9718&epoca_id=135 [bare URL]
  7. ^ "Ficha Estadistica de HERMINIO MIRANDA -herminio antonio miranda- (Perfil, ficha, profile, stats)".
  8. ^ https://www.playmakerstats.com/equipa.php?id=2265&epoca_id=137 [bare URL]
  9. ^ "Herminio Miranda, flamante incorporación de Presidente Hayes". 17 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Herminio Miranda, cedido al Puebla mexicano - Fútbol - ABC Color".
  11. ^ "Herminio Miranda, a reforzar a la Franja". June 2012.
  12. ^ "Herminio Miranda, a reforzar a la Franja". June 2012.
  13. ^ "Diario HOY | Herminio Miranda marca un gol en México". 26 April 2016.
  14. ^ "Herminio Miranda, flamante incorporación de Presidente Hayes". 17 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Herminio Miranda, flamante incorporación de Presidente Hayes". 17 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Herminio Miranda, flamante incorporación de Presidente Hayes". 17 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Culminó el primer capítulo de la Primera B - APF".
  18. ^ "Crónica / "Jugaré hasta que el cuerpo aguante"". 26 April 2021.
  19. ^ Vickery, Tim. "Olimpia's gains can help mend Paraguay's heartbreak". espnfc.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  20. ^ "Crónica / "Jugaré hasta que el cuerpo aguante"". 26 April 2021.
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