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Wilker José Ángel Romero is a Venezuelan professional footballer renowned for his role as a centre-back. Currently playing for Criciúma in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and representing the Venezuela national team, Ángel has made significant contributions both domestically and internationally. His career highlights include winning the Primera División title with Trujillanos FC and participating in various international tournaments for Venezuela.

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Early Years

Wilker Ángel was born on 18 March 1993 in Venezuela. Information about his family background and early interests in football is limited in the provided source. However, his early development in the sport likely set the foundation for his successful career in professional football.

Youth Career

Details regarding Ángel's youth career, including his first football academy or club, are not provided in the source. As such, specific achievements and statistics from his youth period are unavailable.

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Club Career

Trujillanos

Wilker Ángel began his professional club career with Trujillanos FC, where before turning 18, he won the Venezuelan Primera División title in the 2010–2011 season. This early success marked a promising start to his career in football.

Deportivo Táchira

In 2011, Ángel transitioned to Deportivo Táchira, where he made an immediate impact. He scored his first goal for Táchira against Caroni on 5 March 2011, although the team lost the match 2-1. His second goal came shortly after, on 16 March 2011, against Estudiantes de Mérida in a victorious 3-1 match. Another significant performance was on 20 May 2012 when he scored in a resounding 5-0 win over Zulia FC.

Terek Grozny

Ángel signed with the Russian Premier League club Akhmat Grozny, known then as Terek Grozny, on 1 August 2016. He enjoyed several years with the team, making 121 appearances before leaving on 17 May 2021.

Göztepe

Following his stint in Russia, Ángel moved to the Turkish club Göztepe on 8 September 2021, where he agreed to a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.

National Team Career

Senior National Team

Wilker Ángel was initially called up to the Venezuela national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, although he did not make it to the final squad. He eventually made his senior national team debut on 18 November 2014 in a friendly against Bolivia, where he scored the opening goal. Unfortunately, Venezuela narrowly lost the match 2-3 despite his contribution.

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Player Characteristics

Wilker Ángel is known for his role as a centre-back, a position demanding defensive prowess and excellent physical attributes. His technical skills include strong tackling and aerial ability, essential for a central defender. Ángel's tactical understanding and ability to contribute to both defensive solidity and offensive set-pieces highlight his all-around capabilities in his position.

Performance Statistics

Specific detailed statistics regarding appearances, goals, assists, and other relevant performance metrics are not available in the provided source.

Records

The source does not provide detailed accounts of any personal or team records held by Wilker Ángel.

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Achievements

Team Achievements

Primera División title with Trujillanos FC in the 2010–2011 season
Kirin Cup with the Venezuela national team in 2019

Individual Achievements

Detailed individual awards and honors are not listed in the provided source.

Awards and Recognition

The source does not provide specific information about any special recognition received by Wilker Ángel throughout his career.

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Career Overview

Wilker Ángel has had a significant impact on both club and international football, particularly noted for his defensive skills and contributions during his stints with various clubs and the Venezuela national team.

Off the Field

The source does not provide specific details about Wilker Ángel's commercial activities, charitable work, or public image.

Personal Life

Information regarding Wilker Ángel's family life, personal interests, off-field activities, or relationships is not provided in the source.

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Wilker Ángel: Profile