Miguel Ángel Ruiz (footballer)

Miguel Ángel Ruiz García (born 5 January 1955) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender.

Club career
Ruiz was born in Toledo, Castilla–La Mancha. He made his professional debut with Atlético Madrid in 1977. From the 1979–80 season onwards he was an essential defensive unit for the Spanish capital club, rarely missing a La Liga fixture when healthy and helping the side to two major titles; he was part of the team that reached the final of the 1986 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, appearing in the decisive match against FC Dynamo Kyiv (3–0 loss).

In the summer of 1987, following 356 competitive games at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, Ruiz joined CD Málaga of the second tier along with his Atlético teammate Clemente, going on to experience both one promotion and relegation with the Andalusians. He retired in 1991 at the age of 36, after contributing only one minute to Albacete Balompié's first-ever promotion to the top flight.

Subsequently, Ruiz worked as general manager for Atlético Madrid, CD Tenerife, Valencia CF and Albacete. In late November 2009 he left his post at the latter club, who was facing severe economic difficulties.

Honours
Atlético Madrid
 * Copa del Rey: 1984–85
 * Supercopa de España: 1985
 * UEFA Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 1985–86

Málaga
 * Segunda División: 1987–88

Albacete
 * Segunda División: 1990–91