Angelo Cappello

Angelo Santo Cappello (born 27 January 2002) is a Belizean professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League club FC Halifax Town and the Belize national team.[1]

Angelo Cappello
Personal information
Full name Angelo Santo Cappello
Date of birth (2002-01-27) 27 January 2002
Place of birth Corozal Town, Belize
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 FC Halifax Town
Number 18
Youth career
Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2022 → Blyth Spartans (loan) 12 (1)
2022– FC Halifax Town 22 (0)
International career‡
2019 Belize U17 2 (0)
2021– Belize 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 March 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2022

Club career

Born in Belize, Cappello moved to the United Kingdom with his family at the age of 11.[2] In August 2020, he signed a professional contract with Premier League club Sheffield United.[3][4]

On 11 March 2022, Cappello joined National League North side Blyth Spartans on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[5]

On 22 July 2022, Cappello signed for National League side FC Halifax Town following his release from Sheffield United.[6]

International career

Capello is a Belizean youth international.[7] He is also eligible to represent Honduras via his mother.[8]

In November 2018, Cappello received maiden call-up to senior team of Belize for 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying match against Puerto Rico.[9] On 25 March 2021, he made his senior debut for Belize in a 2–0 loss against Haiti.[10]

Career statistics

International
As of match played 9 June 2022[1]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Belize 202120
202230
Total50

References
  1. Angelo Cappello at Soccerway
  2. "Belize Prepares For Puerto Rico". 15 November 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  3. "Sheffield United reward eight youngsters with maiden professional deals". 4 August 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  4. "Belizean athlete signs football contract with Sheffield United". Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  5. "Cappello joins on loan". Blyth Spartans FC. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. "Angelo Cappello Joins The Shaymen". fchalifaxtown.com. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  7. "U-18 selection records wins in Belize and Petén ahead of regional championship". 16 October 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  8. "Angelo Cappello, el jugador de origen hondureño firmado por el Sheffield United de la Premier League". 29 June 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  9. "Belize Jaguars Face off with Puerto Rico". 16 November 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  10. "Haiti beats Belize 2-0 in World Cup qualifier". Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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