Eighteen-year-old Ângelo, previously associated with Santos and currently with Chelsea, marked his inaugural appearance as a starter for Strasbourg in a French Championship match against Montpellier, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Although he didn’t find the back of the net, his presence was felt profoundly on the field.
💪 Un Ângelo heureux, ça donne ça ! 🤩#RCSAMHSC (2-2) pic.twitter.com/SAmWVidh2b
— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace (@RCSA) September 18, 2023
Ângelo, known as the “Menino da Vila,” showcased his creative prowess by creating a scoring opportunity and delivering four game-changing passes. He demonstrated his resilience by enduring four fouls from his opponents.
On the dribbling front, he excelled, successfully maneuvering past his adversaries six times out of seven attempts.
Additionally, he displayed his crossing ability with three accurate crosses out of six, and his ground dueling skills were remarkable, with 13 out of 18 contests ending in his favor.
#Ligue1 🇫🇷
Ângelo (18 anos) em sua estreia como titular pelo Strasbourg:
🔑 4 passes decisivos
🛠️ 1 grande chance criada
👊 4 faltas sofridas
🔄 6/7 dribles certos (86%!)
💪 13/18 duelos ganhos (72%!)
↪️ 3/6 cruzamentos certos (50%!)
💯 Nota Sofascore 7.9 (a maior do time!) pic.twitter.com/PwacnGZoqJ— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) September 17, 2023
Coach Patrick Vieira, impressed by Ângelo’s stellar performances as a substitute, entrusted him with a starting role, and the young striker did not disappoint, even though the match didn’t result in victory.
Ângelo’s consistently outstanding displays have endeared him even more to Strasbourg’s passionate fan base, who showered him with affectionate praise on various social media platforms. Thus, Ângelo’s debut as a starter for Strasbourg not only showcased his abilities but also solidified his status as a rising star in the football world.
