| Birth Date: | 4 March 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Lisbon |
| Weight: | 85kg (187lb) |
| Ru Position: | Centre |
| Repyears1: | 1996–2010 |
| Repcaps1: | 59 |
| Reppoints1: | 28 |
Miguel Portela de Morais (born 4 March 1974 in Lisbon) is a Portuguese former rugby union player. He played as a center, although he was also capable of nearly all positions, except prop and hooker. He was a leading member of the Grupo Desportivo Direito team. Professionally, he is a lawyer.
Miguel Portela had 56 caps, from 1996 to 2010, with 5 tries and a drop goal scored, in an aggregate of 28 points.
He was a member of the Portuguese squad present at the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals. He played in all four matches, without scoring. His four children are Jerónimo Portela Morais,[1] [2] Duarte Portela Morais, Benedita Portela Morais and Rosinha Portela Morais a mais linda.