Angelina (footballer) explained

Angelina
Fullname:Angelina Alonso Costantino[1]
Birth Date:26 January 2000
Birth Place:Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Height:1.60 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Orlando Pride
Clubnumber:15
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Santos
Caps1:24
Goals1:1
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Palmeiras
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:OL Reign
Caps3:28
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Orlando Pride
Caps4:11
Goals4:1
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:Brazil U17
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017–2020
Nationalteam2:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021–
Nationalteam3:Brazil
Nationalcaps3:23
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:6 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:6 December 2023

Angelina Alonso Costantino (born 26 January 2000), commonly known as Angelina, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride. Born in the United States, she has represented the Brazil national team internationally.

Club career

Angelina began her professional career in Brazil with Brasileiro Feminino club Santos. She made her debut for the club on 17 May 2017 against Ponte Preta, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute in a 2–0 victory.[2] Angelina scored her first career goal for Santos on 24 April 2019 against Ponte Preta, which was the only goal in a 1–0 victory.[3]

Prior to the 2020 season, Angelina joined Palmeiras, making her debut on 16 February 2020 against Ferroviária.[4]

OL Reign

On 5 January 2021, Angelina moved to the United States and joined National Women's Soccer League club OL Reign.[5] She made her debut for the club on 16 April 2021 in the NWSL Challenge Cup against the Houston Dash.[6]

Orlando Pride

On 13 December 2023, Orlando Pride announced the signing of Angelina as a free agent on a three-year contract ahead of the 2024 season.[7]

International career

Angelina has represented Brazil at the under-17 and under-20 level.

Personal life

Angelina was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Brazilian parents.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Santos2017Brasileiro Feminino300030
2018Brasileiro Feminino500050
2019Brasileiro Feminino16100161
Total2410000241
Palmeiras2020Brasileiro Feminino14000140
OL Reign2021National Women's Soccer League001010
Career total3811000391

International

Statistics accurate as of match played 6 December 2023.

Year Brazil
AppsGoals
202191
2022110
202330
Total231

International goals

Honors

OL Reign

Brazil

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 – Squad list: Brazil . . 2 . 5 August 2021 . 11 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Ponte Preta 0–2 Santos . Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Santos 1–0 Ponte Preta . Soccerway.
  4. Web site: Palmeiras 1–4 Ferroviária . Soccerway.
  5. News: Kriger . Rachael . Brazilian youth international joins OL Reign on three-year deal . 16 April 2021 . Sounder at Heart . 5 January 2021.
  6. Web site: OL Reign 0–0 Houston Dash . Soccerway.
  7. Web site: Orlando Pride signs midfielder Angelina to three-year contract . www.orlandocitysc.com.
  8. Web site: OL Reign claim NWSL Shield with comfortable win over Orlando . ESPN . 7 October 2022 . 2 October 2022.
  9. Web site: OL Reign Claim 2022 Women's Cup Title with 2–1 Win over Louisville . King 5 . 7 October 2022 . 20 August 2022.
  10. Web site: Jurejko . Jonathan . 10 August 2024 . Brazil 0-1 United States: Emma Hayes leads USA to Olympic gold . 12 August 2024 . BBC Sport . en-GB.