Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/2008 |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthplace | San Lorenzo, Ecuador |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Juan Riquelme Angulo
01/09/2026
Juan Riquelme Angulo left Independiente del Valle to join Sunderland AFC, a Premier League club, on a long-term contract. The 18-year-old forward's move marked his first experience of football outside Ecuador, and the club confirmed the departure with a farewell message. Independiente del Valle also received a reported fee in the transfer.
02/08/2026
Juan Riquelme Angulo scored the only goal in Independiente del Valle's 1-0 home win over Deportivo Cuenca in matchday 23 of the LigaPro 2026. The strike came after he connected with a cross from the right and finished first time, and it helped his side extend their lead at the top of the table.
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Bio/Wiki
| Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Independiente del Valle. | |
| On 1 September 2026, Sunderland confirmed his signing on a long-term contract, his first experience of football outside Ecuador. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.93 m |
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| Position | Centre-forward |
| Foot | Left |
Personal Life
| Known For | Ecuadorian forward who moved from Independiente del Valle to Sunderland in 2026 |
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| Notable Trait | Named after Juan Román Riquelme |
Relationships & More
| Sibling | José Angulo |
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Family
| Brother | José Angulo |
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Career
| Current Club | Sunderland |
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| Youth/International | Ecuador youth formations |
| Previous Club | Independiente del Valle |
| Senior Debut | 7 March 2026 for Independiente del Valle, scoring in a 3-1 win over Mushuc Runa |
| Transfer to Sunderland | 01/09/2026 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Mobile centre-forward who attacks across the front line |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born on 12 January 2008. | |
| 2. Plays as a centre-forward. | |
| 3. Is listed as a brother of José Angulo. | |
| 4. Has been associated with Independiente del Valle. | |
| 5. Came through the youth system of Independiente del Valle before moving to Sunderland. | |
| 6. Named after Juan Román Riquelme. |
