Ângelo Gabriel

Ângelo Gabriel
Ângelo in 2022 with Santos
Personal information
Full name Ângelo Gabriel Borges Damaceno
Date of birth (2004-12-21) 21 December 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Brasília, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Al-Nassr
Number 20
Youth career
2015–2020 Santos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Santos 95 (3)
2023–2024 Chelsea 0 (0)
2023–2024Strasbourg (loan) 21 (0)
2024– Al-Nassr 5 (1)
International career
2019–2020 Brazil U15 10 (1)
2021 Brazil U17 2 (0)
2022– Brazil U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:09, 22 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:41, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

Ângelo Gabriel Borges Damaceno (born 21 December 2004), known as Ângelo Gabriel (Brazilian Portuguese: [ɐ̃ʒelo gabɾiˈɛw]) or simply Ângelo (Brazilian Portuguese: [ɐ̃ʒelo]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

Club career

Santos

Ângelo playing for Santos in 2022

Born in Brasília, Federal District, Ângelo joined Santos' youth setup in 2015, aged ten.[2] In July 2020, aged only 15, he started to appear for the under-20s,[3] being subsequently promoted to the main squad in October by manager Cuca.[4]

On 23 October 2020, Ângelo agreed to a professional pre-contract deal with Peixe, effective as of his 16th birthday.[5] He made his professional debut two days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Lucas Braga in a 3–1 away loss against Fluminense for the Brazilian Série A championship;[6] aged 15 years, 10 months and 4 days, he became the second-youngest ever player to debut for the club, only behind Coutinho, and overcame Pelé by 11 days.[7]

Ângelo made his Copa Libertadores debut on 9 March 2021, starting in a 2–1 home success over Deportivo Lara;[8] aged 16 years, 2 months and 16 days, he became the youngest Santos player to appear in the competition, surpassing Rodrygo.[9]

Ângelo scored his first professional goal on 6 April 2021, netting his team's third in a 3–1 Libertadores away win against San Lorenzo; aged 16 years, 3 months and 16 days, he broke Juan Carlos Cárdenas' record and became the youngest player ever to score in a Libertadores match.[10] On 10 December, after featuring regularly, he renewed his contract until December 2024.[11]

Chelsea

On 16 July 2023, Ângelo agreed to join Premier League side Chelsea,[12] signing a long-term deal for a fee in the region of £13 million.[13]

Loan to Strasbourg

On 8 August 2023, Ângelo was loaned out to Ligue 1 club Strasbourg until the end of the season.[14]

He made his debut as a substitute in a league game against Lyon, where his team eventually won 2–1 in the opening game of the season.[15] Ângelo made his full 90 minute debut on 17 September in his fourth league game against Montpellier.[16] In a follow-up league match against FC Metz, he assisted the only goal where his team won the game 1–0.[17] After the match, Ângelo was named Man of the Match by the Strasbourg's supporters.[18] On 4 October 2023, he was announced as the club's Player of the Month for September.[19]

Ângelo then also contributed two more assists for Strasbourg, including setting up a winning goal against Lillem on 20 December 2023.[20] Having initially trouble settling in since joining the club, he became a first team regular, playing in the winger position.[21] However, Ângelo was out on two separate occasions, due to injuries, including one that saw him out for the rest of the season.[22] At the end of the 2023-24 season, he went on to make 21 appearances in all competitions. Following this, Ângelo returned to his parent club.

Al-Nassr

On 3 September 2024, Ângelo completed a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.[23] The fee was reported by The Athletic to be in the region of £19.4 million (€23 million).[24]

International career

Ângelo represented Brazil under-15s in 2019,[25] scoring in a 4–0 defeat of Uruguay on 27 September[26] and taking part of the 2019 South American U-15 Championship in November.[27]

On 6 March 2020, Ângelo was called up with the under-16s for the year's Montaigu Tournament,[28] but the competition was later suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In October, he was called up to the under-17s for trainings in the following month,[29] but tested positive for COVID-19 during that period.[30]

Personal life

During his time at Strasbourg, Ângelo began taking French lessons, learning the language.[31]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 September 2024[32]
Club Season League State league[a] National cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos 2020 Série A 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2021 Série A 19 0 9 0 5 0 9[c] 1 42 1
2022 Série A 27 1 10 0 5 1 4[d] 0 46 2
2023 Série A 12 2 9 0 6 0 5[d] 0 32 2
Total 67 3 28 0 16 1 18 1 129 5
Strasbourg (loan) 2023–24 Ligue 1 21 0 4 0 25 0
Al-Nassr 2024–25 Saudi Pro League 2 1 1 0 2[e] 0 5 1
Career total 90 4 28 0 21 1 20 1 159 6
  1. ^ Includes Campeonato Paulista
  2. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Coupe de France, King's Cup
  3. ^ Eight appearances and one goal in Copa Libertadores, one appearance in Copa Sudamericana
  4. ^ a b Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  5. ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League Elite

References

  1. ^ "Ângelo Gabriel". RC Strasbourg. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  2. ^ La Chasse aux Pépites #87 - Ângelo on demivolee.com
  3. ^ "Santos e promessa da base de 15 anos iniciam conversas por primeiro contrato profissional" [Santos and 15-year-old prospect start conversations over first professional contract] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Ângelo e Brayan fazem primeiro treino no profissional do Santos FC: "Sensação inexplicável"" [Ângelo and Brayan make their first training in Santos FC's main squad: "Unexplainable feeling"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Aos 15 anos, Ângelo Gabriel assina pré-contrato profissional com o Santos FC" [Ângelo Gabriel signs professional pre-contract with Santos FC] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Fluminense é melhor, bate o Santos no Maracanã e entra no G4 do Brasileirão" [Fluminense is better, defeat Santos at the Maracanã and go in the Brasileiro's G4] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Ângelo, de 15 anos, supera Pelé e se torna segundo mais novo a estrear pelo Santos; veja top 5" [Ângelo, of 15 years, overcomes Pelé and becomes the second-youngest to debut for Santos; see the list] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Santos bate Deportivo Lara com gols de garotos e larga em vantagem na Libertadores" [Santos defeat Deportivo Lara with goals from kids and go in advantage in the Libertadores] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Muito futuro: Ângelo e Kaiky quebram marcas pelo Santos na Libertadores" [Too much future: Ângelo and Kaiky break landmarks for Santos in the Libertadores] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Ângelo, do Santos, faz história e se torna jogador mais novo a fazer um gol na Libertadores" [Ângelo, from Santos, makes history and becomes the youngest to score a goal in the Libertadores] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Santos FC renova contrato com o atacante Ângelo" [Santos FC renew contract with forward Ângelo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Angelo Gabriel joins Chelsea". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  13. ^ Johnson, Simon. "Chelsea sign forward Angelo Gabriel from Santos". The Athletic. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  14. ^ Silva, Damien Da. "Chelsea : Angelo prêté à Strasbourg (officiel)". news.maxifoot.fr (in French). Retrieved 8 August 2023.
    "Le Brésilien Ângelo Gabriel prêté au Racing". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Racing-Olympique Lyonnais: 2-1". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 13 August 2023. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Racing-Montpellier HSC : 2-2". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 17 September 2023. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  17. ^ "FC Metz-Racing: 0-1". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 24 September 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  18. ^ "FC Metz-Racing (0-1) : Ângelo, votre homme du match!". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 25 September 2023. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Ângelo, joueur du mois de septembre Crédit Agricole Alsace Vosges". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Racing-LOSC : 2-1". RC Strasbourg Alsace (in French). 20 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
    "Strasbourg – Paris (1-2) : Les notes de la presse". Alsa Sports (in French). 3 February 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  21. ^ "Passé l'émotion, Marvin Senaya ne se repose pas sur ses acquis". Alsa Sports (in French). 3 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
    "Vieira : " Il faut se rendre compte que le club a perdu des joueurs d'expérience "". Alsa Sports (in French). 7 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
    "RC STRASBOURG 23/24 : défis, perspectives et quête de rédemption en Ligue 1". Alsa Sports (in French). 30 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Ligue 1 : Strasbourg se rend à Lens sans Ângelo". Alsa Sports (in French). 9 February 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
    "Ângelo Gabriel absent plusieurs semaines!". Alsa Sports (in French). 2 March 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
    "Soigné à Londres, Angelo Gabriel s'est rendu à la Meinau!". Alsa Sports (in French). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  23. ^ "Angelo Gabriel joins Al Nassr". Chelsea F.C. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  24. ^ Johnson, Simon (2 September 2024). "Angelo Gabriel joins Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr from Chelsea". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  25. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Sub-15 convocada para amistosos contra o Paraguai" [Under-15 national team called up to friendlies against Paraguay] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  26. ^ "Brasil goleia o Uruguai e conquista o Torneio Internacional Sub-15" [Brazil thrash Uruguay and win the Under-15 International Tournament] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  27. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Sub-15 convocada para o Sul-Americano 2019" [Brazil under-15 national team called up to the 2019 South American] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  28. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Sub-16 é convocada para o Torneio de Montaigu" [Brazil national under-16 is called up to the Montaigu Tournament] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  29. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Sub-17 convocada para etapa de preparação em novembro" [Brazil national under-17 called up for training period in November] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  30. ^ "Seleção sub-17 tem seis casos de Covid e cancela jogo" [Under-17 national team have six COVID cases and cancel match] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Esporte Interativo. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  31. ^ "Un nouveau visage dans le staff de Patrick Vieira". Alsa Sports (in French). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  32. ^ Ângelo at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
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