Ángel Guirado

Footballer with experience in La Liga

Ángel Guirado - Footballer with experience in La Liga
Born

December 9th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A Spanish–Filipino footballer, contributed significantly to various teams throughout a career that spanned multiple countries. Played for clubs including Real Madrid B and CD Alcoyano in Spain, and later joined teams in the Philippines such as the Philippines Football League and the Philippine national team. Participated in international competitions, representing the Philippines in the AFC Challenge Cup.

Played for Real Madrid B

Represented the Philippines national team

Competed in the AFC Challenge Cup

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