Miguel Flaño Bezunartea (born 19 August 1984) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender, currently scout of Osasuna.
He represented Spain up to under-23 level, and spent the better part of his career with Osasuna, totalling 338 official appearances for the club over 15 years.[1]
Flaño scored his first goal for the Navarrese on 9 June 2007, in the 5–0 away victory over Betis.[3] He added two appearances in the club's semi-final run in the UEFA Cup.
From then on, Flaño became an essential defensive fixture with the side as twin brother Javier, who had been a starter from 2005 to 2007, gradually lost his importance, leaving after the 2008–09 campaign,[4][5] where Miguel netted four times in 33 matches in an eventual narrow escape from relegation. He eventually renewed his contract in August 2009, running until 2013.[6]
Flaño again agreed to an extension at Osasuna on 7 June 2012, now until 2017.[7] In 2015–16, he started in all his 34 league appearances to help the club return to the top flight after a two-year absence.
In the early stages of the following season, both siblings suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament on their left knee, being sidelined for several months.[8] In the following years he was only a backup option, featuring rarely.[9]
Córdoba
On 28 January 2019, the 34-year-old Flaño agreed to a short-term deal with Segunda División side Córdoba CF after terminating his contract.[10] After retiring later the same year, he returned to Osasuna as a scout.[11]
Personal life
Flaño's twin brother, Javier, was also a footballer and a defender. Both were groomed at Osasuna.[12]