Footballer (born 2003)
Angel Waruih|
Full name |
Angel Michael Mathaiya Waruih[1] |
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Date of birth |
(2003-12-09) 9 December 2003 (age 20) |
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Place of birth |
Botswana[2] |
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Height |
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] |
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Position(s) |
Central midfielder |
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Current team |
Eastleigh |
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2009–2022 |
Plymouth Argyle |
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2022–2024 |
Brentford |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2024– |
Eastleigh |
0 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:09, 5 August 2024 (UTC) |
Angel Michael Mathaiya Waruih (born 9 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National League club Eastleigh.
Waruih is a product of the Plymouth Argyle academy and he began his professional career with Brentford in 2022. Following two seasons of B team football, Waruih's senior career began in non-League football with Eastleigh.
Career
Plymouth Argyle
A central midfielder, Waruih began his career in Plymouth Argyle's Advanced Development Centre at the age of five,[2] before joining the club's academy at age 9.[3] He progressed through the academy and was a part of the club's 2018 SuperCupNI Super Vase-winning team.[4] Waruih signed a two-year scholarship deal at the end of the 2019–20 season and was a part of the U18 team which won the 2020–21 EFL Youth Alliance Merit League One title.[3][5] Waruih won calls into two EFL Trophy squads during the 2021–22 season and made his only senior appearance for the club with a start in a 2–0 group stage defeat to Newport County on 31 August 2021.[6] He was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[7]
Brentford
Following a successful trial,[8] Waruih transferred to the B team at Premier League club Brentford on 24 August 2022 and signed a one-year contract, with a one year option.[9] He made six appearances during the B team's 2022–23 Premier League Cup-winning campaign.[6][10] The one-year option to extend Waruih's contract was exercised at the end of the 2022–23 season, with a further one-year option attached.[11] He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[12]
Eastleigh
On 25 June 2024, Waruih transferred to National League club Eastleigh and signed an undisclosed-length contract, effective 1 July 2024.[13]
Style of play
Waruih is a deep-lying midfielder and "has the capability to push further forward and play as a number eight too".[9]
Personal life
Waruih is of Botswanan descent.[2] He attended St Boniface's Catholic College.[3]
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 November 2021
Honours
Brentford B
References
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