Juan Pablo Ángel
Colombian footballer, MLS All-Star
Born
October 24th, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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A Colombian footballer, played as a forward in professional leagues. Enjoyed a successful career in Major League Soccer with the New York Red Bulls, where he became the team's all-time leading goal scorer. Also played for clubs such as Atlético Nacional and Aston Villa in England. Represented the Colombian national team in various international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Scored over 60 goals for New York Red Bulls
Played for Aston Villa in the Premier League
Represented Colombia in international matches
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