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Miguel Freckleton reaches Champions League with LASK from non-league roots

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Miguel Freckleton reaches Champions League with LASK from non-league roots

Summary

Miguel Freckleton has transitioned from non-league football to competing in the Champions League with LASK in just two and a half years. After a successful run in the National League with Chesterfield, he made the move to Austria following a one-year stint in the Scottish Premiership with St Mirren. Freckleton recently made his European debut, playing a crucial role in LASK's turnaround against Celtic to secure a spot in the group stage. He is set to face top teams like Liverpool and Real Madrid in upcoming fixtures.

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Key Details

•Freckleton joined LASK after winning the National League with Chesterfield.
•He made his Champions League debut in a match against Celtic.
•LASK has upcoming fixtures against Liverpool and Real Madrid.
•Freckleton's football journey includes time at Bristol Rovers and other lower-league clubs.
•He aims to embrace the competitive atmosphere of the Champions League.

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In just two and a half years, Miguel Freckleton has gone from non-league to Champions League and being a fully fledged international.
— BBC Football

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