SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

ANGEL GOMES
ANGEL GOMES
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Number
#10
Nationality
England
Team
BOAVISTA (Portugal)
Coach
VASCO SEABRA
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
5 3 1 3 7 6 3 28 2.8 £1M

Angel Gomes (born 31 August 2000) is an English professional footballer who primarily plays as an attacking midfielder or winger. Below is a concise profile focusing on his career, including his time at Boavista.

  • Full name: Adilson Angel Abreu de Almeida Gomes
  • Date of birth: 31 August 2000
  • Place of birth: Edmonton, London, England
  • Nationality: English (also eligible for Portugal and Guinea-Bissau by heritage)
  • Positions: Attacking midfielder, winger

Youth career

  • 2007–2017: Manchester United Academy — progressed through the youth ranks and became the youngest player to appear for Manchester United in a UEFA Champions League match (made senior debut in 2016 at age 16).

Senior club career (highlights)

  • 2017–2020: Manchester United — made several first-team appearances, including Premier League and cup matches.
  • 2020–2021: Lille (France) — joined on a free transfer seeking regular first-team football; appearances limited and spent part of time with Lille’s development squad.
  • 2021–2023: Born 2021 transfer to Boavista — Angel Gomes signed for Boavista FC in Portugal’s Primeira Liga where he sought more consistent senior minutes and development in a competitive league. At Boavista he featured as an attacking option, contributing with appearances, assists and occasional goals while adapting to Portuguese football. (For exact season-by-season statistics such as appearances and goals, consult up-to-date club or league records.)
  • Internationally, Gomes has represented England at multiple youth levels, including U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20, and was part of youth squads in European international competitions.

Playing style

  • Technically gifted with close control, quick feet and creativity in tight spaces.
  • Comfortable operating centrally as an attacking midfielder or out wide; known for vision, dribbling and link-up play.
  • Development has involved building physical robustness and consistency to translate youth promise into senior-level impact.

Notes

  • Statistics, squad status and club affiliation can change with transfers and new seasons. For the latest match-by-match data, goals, assists and current club roster information, consult official club websites, league databases or reputable sports statistics services.