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Miguel Angel AnguloSpanish footballer, attacking midfielder
Date of Birth: 23.06.1977
Country:  Spain |
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Miguel Ángel Angulo
Miguel Ángel Angulo is a Spanish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Spanish club Valencia and the Spain national team.
Early Career
Angulo began his career in the youth team of Sporting Gijón before joining Valencia in 1995. He spent the 1996/97 season on loan at Villarreal before returning to Valencia, where he played for ten seasons. He was not always a regular starter.
Valencia
On December 20, 2007, new coach Ronald Koeman dropped Angulo from the team, along with captain David Albelda and goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares. However, in April 2008, after Koeman was sacked, all three were reinstated.
In August 2009, Angulo agreed to terminate his contract with Valencia and signed a one-year deal with Sporting Lisbon. The contract was terminated by mutual consent in December 2009.
International Career
Angulo made his debut for the Spain national team on November 17, 2004, in a friendly against England in Madrid. He played 11 times for his country but rarely featured due to strong competition.
Achievements
- La Liga: 2001/02, 2003/04- Copa del Rey: 1998/99, 2007/08
- Supercopa de España: 1999
- UEFA Cup: 2003/04
- UEFA Super Cup: 2004
Angulo was also a runner-up in the Champions League in 2000 and 2001.
