Michael Amir Murillo is a Panamanian footballer who currently plays as a right back for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Panama national team. San Francisco
Born in Panama City, Murillo graduated from San Francisco's youth setup, and made his senior debut in the 2014–15 campaign, aged only 18. He quickly established himself as a first team regular and had his best season in 2015/16 in which he made 21 league appearances and scored 3 goals. On 25 October 2015, Murillo scored his first two goals for Los Monjes in a 2–1 victory over Alianza. On 10 December 2015, Murillo played the entire match for San Francisco in the first edition of the Copa Panamá, as his side won the final against Chepo 5–4 on penalties, as the match finished 0–0 after extra time, to win their first title. On 26 August 2015, Murillo helped San Francisco to a famous 2–1 victory over Mexican side Querétaro FC in a 2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League match. New York Red Bulls
On 18 February 2017 it was announced that Murillo was joining New York Red Bulls on a season long loan. On 29 July 2017 Murillo scored his first goal for New York in a 4–0 rout over Montreal Impact. On 22 October 2017 Murillo scored his second goal for New York in a 2–1 victory over rival D.C. United, in the last match played at RFK Stadium. The Red Bulls exercised their contract option to permanently sign him on 11 November 2017. On 13 March 2018, Murillo assisted on two goals in New York's 3–1 victory over Club Tijuana in the CONCACAF Champions League, helping the club advance to semifinals of the Champions League for the first time. On 14 April 2018, Murillo scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 3–1 victory over Montreal Impact. International career
Murillo was called up for the Panama national team, making his debut in 2016. On 27 April 2016, Murillo scored his first goal with Panama in a 2–1 victory over Martinique. |
