Pedro Miguel
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Aug 6, 1990 (35)
Right
6'0"
170 lb
Productive in Wednesday's loss
Miguel recorded three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 loss versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Miguel made his third consecutive start Wednesday, this time getting more forward and being productive on the attack. His cross in the 42nd minute found Edmilson Junior at the far post, who then proceeded to lay the ball off to Hassan Al-Haydos who scored to cut the deficit to 2-1. Just a few minutes later, Miguel found himself open on the right side of the box and attempted a low-driven shot that ricocheted off the post, inches away from the equalizer just before halftime. It was a nice performance for the 36-year-old in what will likely be his final World Cup appearance.
Plays full game
Miguel registered one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Thursday's 6-0 loss against Canada.
Analysis: Miguel won all four of his ground duels and recorded three blocks, showing individual resilience despite the scoreline. He covered 8.5 kilometers and had to constantly be on his feet to deal with Canada's constant attacking pressure.
One interception in 1-1 draw
Pedro Miguel registered one tackle (one won), nine clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Switzerland.
Analysis: Miguel won six duels in the match, more than any Qatar player. Five of them were ground duels, and only one was aerial. Miguel made nine clearances, once again more than any player in the team. Other than that, Miguel blocked a shot, made a clearance and won a tackle as well.
Versatile option in defense
Pedro Miguel has once again made Qatar's World Cup squad and should be a consistent option throughout the competition.
Analysis: Pedro Miguel enters the World Cup as one of the most battle-tested defenders in Qatar's squad after years of service at both club and international level. The veteran has previously contributed both at right- and center-back, giving the coaching staff valuable flexibility across the back line. While he doesn't offer a lot of attacking upside as part of a relatively weak side, his positional awareness and defensive discipline continue to make him a trusted option in major matches. He could benefit from Qatar's compact defensive approach, which may allow him to accumulate clearances, interceptions and other defensive statistics. He's currently expected to enjoy significant time on the right side of a back four.
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