Miguel Ángel Angulo is a Spanish former professional footballer and current manager.
Angulo was predominantly an attacking midfielder but also played as a right winger and even as a right-back or forward.
He made 434 competitive appearances for Valencia CF, scoring 67 goals during his time there.
Биография
Early Life
Miguel Ángel Angulo Valderrey was born in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. He began his football journey with local club Sporting de Gijón before making a significant move to Valencia CF at the age of 18 in January 1996.
Club Career
Angulo's professional career took off at Valencia CF, where he became a key player over a span of 13 years. After a loan spell at Villarreal CF during the 1996-97 season, he returned to Valencia and made a remarkable 434 appearances, scoring 67 goals. He played a crucial role in Valencia's La Liga victories in 2002 and 2004 and was instrumental in their UEFA Cup triumph in 2004, scoring in earlier rounds and starting in the final against Olympique de Marseille. Notably, Angulo was versatile on the field, often playing as an attacking midfielder, right winger, or even as a right-back due to tactical needs. His career at Valencia was marked by a dramatic moment in 2004 when he withdrew from a transfer to Arsenal, citing anxiety about moving to London.
International Career
On the international stage, Angulo made his debut for the Spain national team on November 17, 2004, in a friendly against England. He earned 11 caps but did not participate in any major tournaments. However, he represented Spain in youth competitions, including the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship and the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he helped the team secure a silver medal.
Legacy
Angulo's contributions to Valencia CF and Spanish football are well-remembered, particularly for his role in the club's successes during the early 2000s. His honors include multiple La Liga titles, a UEFA Cup, and a UEFA Super Cup, solidifying his legacy as a prominent figure in Spanish football history.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Valencia
Born in Oviedo, Asturias, Angulo began his football career with local Sporting de Gijón, joining Valencia CF in January 1996 at the age of 18. After spending some time with the reserves he was loaned in the 1996–97 campaign to Segunda División club Villarreal CF, before returning to Valencia the following summer. Angulo made 434 competitive appearances and scored 67 goals during his spell at the Mestalla Stadium, being a very important element in the Che's La Liga conquest in 2002 and 2004 (totalling six goals in 48 games), while also starting in the 2004 UEFA Cup final which they won after defeating Olympique de Marseille; he scored as a substitute in wins at Maccabi Haifa F.C. and Beşiktaş J.K. in earlier rounds. Due to the ageing of the previous starter, Frenchman Jocelyn Angloma, he played several matches as an attacking right-back, as the team operated mainly in a 5–3–2 formation. In summer 2004, Angulo pulled out of a transfer to Arsenal after a last-minute change of heart. His agent claimed this was due to the player's anxiety at moving to London; he had already completed part of his medical. He continued to be heavily played by Valencia in the following three seasons, netting 15 times in 93 league games. On 15 December 2004, he was handed a seven-match ban by UEFA after being sent off in a UEFA Cup tie against SV Werder Bremen where he kicked Nelson Valdez and subsequently spat on Tim Borowski. On 20 December 2007, Angulo, along with Santiago…
Angulo made his debut for Spain on 17 November 2004, in a 1–0 friendly win against England played in Madrid. Going on to collect 11 caps, he never took part in any major tournament, however. Angulo also represented the nation at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship (five appearances) and the 2000 Summer Olympics (five), helping to a runner-up finish in the latter competition. He also played in Asturias' first representative game since 1936 the same year, a 1–0 victory over Macedonia in his hometown.
- Club
- Villarreal CF (1996–1997)
- Club
- Valencia CF (1996–2009)
- Club
- Sporting CP (2009–2009)
- Club
- Valencia CF Mestalla (1995–1996)
- Club
- Spain national under-18 football team (1994–1995)
- Club
- Spain national under-20 football team (1997–1997)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (1998–2000)
- Club
- Spain national under-23 football team (2000–2000)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (2004–2007)
- Club
- Asturias autonomous football team (2000–2000)
- Club
- Sporting de Gijón
- National team
- Spain
Наследие
Valencia
La Liga: 2001–02, 2003–04 Copa del Rey: 1998–99 Supercopa de España: 1999 UEFA Cup: 2003–04 UEFA Super Cup: 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1998 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 1999–2000 Spain U18
UEFA European Under-18 Championship: 1995 Spain U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 1998 Spain U23
Summer Olympics silver medal: 2000
Клубы
- Sporting de Gijónсейчас
- Spain national under-18 football team1994–1995
- Valencia CF Mestalla1995–1996
- Valencia CF1996–2009
- Villarreal CF1996–1997
- Spain national under-20 football team1997–1997
- Spain national under-21 association football team1998–2000
- Asturias autonomous football team2000–2000
- Spain national under-23 football team2000–2000
- Spain men's national football team2004–2007
- Sporting CP2009–2009
Играл вместе с
- Aarón EscandellValencia CF · 2008–2012
- Aarón EscandellVillarreal CF · 2003–2008
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-20 football team · 2009–2009- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
- Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF · 2007–2011
- Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF Mestalla · 2006–2007
- Abdeljalil HaddaSporting de Gijón · 1998–2001
Abdoulay DiabySporting CP · 2018
Abdul Fatawu IssahakSporting CP · 2022–2024
Abel FerreiraSporting CP · 2006–2011
Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Miguel Ángel Angulo Valderrey is a Spanish former professional footballer, currently a manager. Predominantly an attacking midfielder, he was also able to play as a right winger and even as a right-back or a forward.
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