Michael Amir Murillo Bermúdez (born 11 February 1996) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Süper Lig club Beşiktaş and the Panama national team.
Club career 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, he 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, he scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 3–1 victory over Montreal Impact. He was also selected to participate for the New York Red Bulls in the MLS All-Star Game against Italy's Juventus on 1 August 2018 in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, US, making him the first Panamanian to participate in an MLS All-Star game.
During his time with the Red Bulls, Murillo totalled 80 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing eight assists and winning the 2018 Supporters Shield with the club.
Anderlecht On 6 December 2019, the Red Bulls announced the transfer of Murillo to Belgian side Anderlecht. Murillo scored his first goal for his new club on 23 February 2020, during a 6–1 victory versus Eupen.
Marseille On 30 August 2023, Murillo joined French side Olympique de Marseille.
Beşiktaş On 6 February 2026, Murillo joined Beşiktaş on a three-and-a-half-year deal with an option for another year for a reported fee of €5 million.
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 2–0 victory over Martinique.Martinique vs. Panama 2016-04-27 (national-football-teams.com)
Murillo started three of Panama's ten CONCACAF Hexagonal matches in the final round of 2018 World Cup qualifying, helping Panama qualify for its first World Cup. In May 2018, he was named to Panama's final 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Murillo was the starting right back in Panama's group stage losses to Belgium and England. He received a yellow card in each of the two matches, making him ineligible to play in the team's final group match against Tunisia. In May 2026, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Later that year, on 5 October, he made his 100th international appearance in a Kirin Cup Soccer match against Ecuador.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSan Francisco2014–15Liga Panameña de Fútbol80———802015–162135030—2932016–1713010——140San Francisco total4236030—513New York Red Bulls (loan)2017MLS17220—30222New York Red Bulls2018MLS23100604033120192210030—251Red Bulls total624209070804Anderlecht2019–20Belgian Pro League8100——812020–213643000—3942021–223425130—4232022–2329320143—456Anderlecht total10710101173—13414Marseille2023–24Ligue 11632070—2532024–2530120——3212025–26162206010252Marseille total6266013010826Beşiktaş2025–26Süper Lig12131——1522026–27410072—113Beşiktaş total1623172—265Career total289252724958037332
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPanama201651201714120181102019802020202021110202211220239420241112025902026100Total1009
Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Murillo goal (includes one unofficial goal).
+ List of international goals scored by Michael Amir MurilloNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 27 April 2016 Stade Pierre-Aliker, Fort-de-France, Martinique 1–0 2–0 Friendly2 15 July 2017 FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, United States 1–0 3–0 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup3 27 September 2022 Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain 1–0 2–0 Friendly4 18 November 2022 Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1–1 1–1 Friendly5 10 June 2023 Estadio Universidad Latina, Penonomé, Panama 1–1 3–2 Friendly6 2–2 7 30 June 2023 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States 2–0 2–1 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup8 16 November 2023 Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá, San José, Costa Rica 1–0 3–0 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League A9 23 June 2024 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, United States 1–3 1–3 2024 Copa América
Honours San Francisco Copa Panamá: 2015
New York Red Bulls MLS Supporters' Shield: 2018 U.S. Open Cup runner-up: 2017
Anderlecht Belgian Cup runner-up: 2021–22
Panama U20 CONCACAF U-20 Championship runner-up: 2015
Panama CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2023 CONCACAF Nations League runner-up: 2024–25 Copa Centroamericana runner-up: 2017
Individual CONCACAF Champions League Best XI: 2018 MLS All-Star: 2018
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