Angel Chibozo Explained

Angel Chibozo
Fullname:Angel Josué Chibozo
Birth Date:1 July 2003
Birth Place:Adromè, Mono, Benin
Position:Forward, winger
Currentclub:Paços de Ferreira
(on loan from Amiens)
Clubnumber:27
Youthyears1:2014−2017
Youthclubs1:Inter Milan
Youthyears2:2017
Youthclubs2:Giana Erminio
Youthyears3:2017−2022
Youthclubs3:Juventus
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Juventus
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Amiens (loan)
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Amiens
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Benin
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:4 January 2024
Ntupdate:22:33, 19 October 2023 (UTC)
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Paços de Ferreira (loan)
Caps4:6
Goals4:0

Angel Josué Chibozo (born 1 July 2003) is a Beninese professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Liga Portugal 2 club Paços de Ferreira, on loan from French club Amiens, and the Beninese national team.

Club career

Early career

Born in Benin, Chibozo moved to Italy in 2014.[1] He started playing football aged 11 at Inter Milan's youth sector in 2014,[2] [3] [4] before joining Giana Erminio in January 2017.

Juventus

Chibozo signed for Juventus in summer 2017.[5] On 9 October 2021, Chibozo made his unofficial debut for the first team in a 2–1 friendly win against Alessandria, coming on as substitute in the 63rd minute and scoring the winning goal 30 minutes later. With eight appearances, Chibozo helped the U19s reach the 2021–22 UEFA Youth League semifinals, their best-ever placing in the competition. He scored against Malmö FF and against Zenit in the group stage and he scored against Liverpool in the quarter-finals and against Benfica in the semi-finals.[6] Chibozo ended the season with 21 goals scored in all competitions.[7]

Amiens

On 1 July 2022, Chibozo left Juventus and joined Ligue 2 side Amiens on a season-long loan with an obligation-to-buy[8] [9] reported to be around €1 million.[10]

He subsequently made his professional debut on 30 July, coming in as a substitute for Mamadou Fofana at the 76th minute of a 3-0 league loss against Metz.[11]

On 31 January 2023, Spanish club Real Murcia announced the signing of Chibozo on loan until the end of the season.[12] However, four days later, Chibozo's agent announced that the transfer had not happened, and that the player would remain at Amiens.[13]

Paços de Ferreira (loan)

On 28 August 2023, Amiens sent Chibozo on loan to recently relegated to Liga Portugal 2 club Paços de Ferreira.[14] [15]

International career

On 14 March 2022, Chibozo received his first senior call-up from the Beninese national team.[16] He then made his international debut on 27 March, featuring in a 2–1 win against Zambia.[17]

Style of play

Chibozo is a forward, who can play on the left or centrally. His main attributes are his pace, his ability as a free-kick taker, his dribbling and his technique.

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Benin202210
202310
Total20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sport . Sky . Juve-Alessandria, decide un gol di Chibozo al 93' . 2021-11-16 . sport.sky.it . it.
  2. Web site: Siotto . Paolo . 2021-09-03 . Chi è Angel Chibozo, giovane e talentuoso attaccante della Juventus . 2021-11-16 . SerieBnews.com . it-IT.
  3. Web site: La nuova stella della Juve si chiama Chibozo: bomber dell’Under 17, sogna il calcio che conta . 2021-11-16 . Juventus News - Ultime Notizie Juve - il BiancoNero . it.
  4. Web site: 2018-01-12 . ESCLUSIVA - Calciomercato, si stringe per l'ingaggio di Chibozo Juventus Giovanili . 2021-11-16 . Giovani Bianconeri Juventus Primavera Settore giovanile Calciomercato . it-IT.
  5. Web site: Zauli chiama Chibozo in Primavera: ecco chi è il giovane originario del Benin. 2021-11-16. Tutto Juve. it.
  6. Web site: Il Benfica in finale grazie ai calci di rigore. Non basta la gran rimonta della Juve . 2022-04-24 . La Gazzetta dello Sport . it-IT.
  7. Web site: Baridon . Marco . 2022-06-07 . Chibozo Juve: Under 23 e futuro. La situazione per l’attaccante . 2022-06-08 . Juventus News 24 . it-IT.
  8. Web site: JuventusNews24 . Redazione . 2022-07-01 . Chibozo lascia la Juventus, è UFFICIALE: giocherà nell’Amiens. I dettagli . 2022-07-01 . Juventus News 24 . it-IT.
  9. Web site: 2022-07-01 . UFFICIALE: La Juventus cede il talento Chibozo all'Amiens in prestito con diritto . 2023-02-02 . TUTTOmercatoWEB.com . it.
  10. Web site: Sakr . Michel . 2 February 2022 . Opinion: Four players that Juventus could regret selling this summer - . 19 October 2023 . Juvefc.com . en-GB.
  11. Web site: Metz 3-0 Amiens, Ligue 2, résultat du match (30/07/2022) . 2022-12-01 . L'Équipe . fr.
  12. Web site: 31 January 2023 . Ange Chibozo, velocidad y desequilibrio para el ataque del Real Murcia C.F. . 2 February 2023 . Real Murcia . es.
  13. Web site: 4 February 2023 . Retroscena Chibozo, il suo agente Gomes conferma la nostra indiscrezione: "Sì, è rimasto all'Amiens e voleva restare qui. Vi spiego che è successo" . Chibozo retrocedes, his agent Gomes confirms our indiscretion: "Yes, he stayed at Amiens and wanted to stay here. I'll explain what happened" . 19 October 2023 . Tutto Juve . it.
  14. Web site: 28 August 2023 . Josué CHIBOZO est prêté au FC Paços De Ferreira . Josué Chibozo loaned to FC Paços de Ferreira . 19 October 2023 . Amiens SC . fr.
  15. Web site: 28 August 2023 . Chibozo vai defender o Amarelo . Chibozo will defend the Yellow . 19 October 2023 . F.C. Paços de Ferreira . pt-pt.
  16. Web site: Écureuils du Bénin - Monsieur Moussa LATOUNDJI a publié ce lundi 14 mars 2022, la liste des joueurs retenus dans le cadre des journées FIFA. #fiertesbeninoises #waxeho #AllezlesÉcureuils Facebook . 2022-03-23 . www.facebook.com . en.
  17. Web site: JuventusNews24 . Redazione . 2022-03-27 . Chibozo, prima volta con il Benin: l’esordio del bianconero della Primavera . 2022-03-28 . Juventus News 24 . it-IT.