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Juan Pablo Ángel
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Juan Pablo Ángel Arango (born 24 October 1975) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He began his career at Nacional, whom he helped to win the championship in 1994, and then moved to River Plate of Argentina, where he was the league's top scorer in 2000. The following year he moved to Europe, joining Aston Villa of the Premier League for a club record £9.5 million. In 2007, he moved to the United States, where he played for three clubs in Major League Soccer before returning to Atlético Nacional in 2013, where he ended his career a year later. Ángel is the father of footballer Tomás Ángel, who currently plays as a forward for San Diego.

Quick facts about Juan Pablo Ángel

  • Full name: Juan Pablo Ángel
  • Born: 1975-10-24
  • Nationality: Colombia
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q310620

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Who is Juan Pablo Ángel?

Juan Pablo Ángel Arango (born 24 October 1975) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He began his career at Nacional, whom he helped to win the championship in 1994, and then moved to River Plate of Argentina, where he was the league's top scorer in 2000.

What nationality is Juan Pablo Ángel?

Juan Pablo Ángel is Colombia.

When was Juan Pablo Ángel born?

Juan Pablo Ángel was born on 1975-10-24.

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