Angelo Capello

Angelo Santo Cappello (born 27 January 2002) is a Belizean professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League North club Blyth Spartans, on loan from Sheffield United and the Belize national team.[1]

Angelo Cappello
Personal information
Full name Angelo Santo Cappello
Date of birth (2002-01-27) 27 January 2002
Place of birth Corozal Town, Belize
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Blyth Spartans
(on loan from Sheffield United)
Youth career
Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Sheffield United 0 (0)
2022– → Blyth Spartans (loan) 6 (0)
National team‡
2019 Belize U17 2 (0)
Belize U18
Belize U20
2021– Belize 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 April 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 30 March 2021

Club career

Born in Belize, Capello moved to the United Kingdom with his family at the age of 11.[2] In August 2020, he signed a professional contract with Premier League club Sheffield United.[3][4]

On 11 March 2022, Capello joined National League North side Blyth Spartans on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[5]

International career

Capello is a Belizean youth international.[6] He is also eligible to represent Honduras via his mother.[7]

In November 2018, Capello received maiden call-up to senior team of Belize for 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying match against Puerto Rico.[8] On 25 March 2021, he made his senior debut for Belize in a 2–0 loss against Haiti.[9]

Career statistics

International
As of 30 March 2021[1]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Belize 202120
Total20

References
  1. Angelo Capello at Soccerway
  2. "Belize Prepares For Puerto Rico". 15 November 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  3. "Sheffield United reward eight youngsters with maiden professional deals". 4 August 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  4. "Belizean athlete signs football contract with Sheffield United". Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  5. "Cappello joins on loan". Blyth Spartans FC. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. "U-18 selection records wins in Belize and Petén ahead of regional championship". 16 October 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  7. "Angelo Cappello, el jugador de origen hondureño firmado por el Sheffield United de la Premier League". 29 June 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  8. "Belize Jaguars Face off with Puerto Rico". 16 November 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  9. "Haiti beats Belize 2-0 in World Cup qualifier". Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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