Angellot Caro
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Angellot Alexander Caro Garcés | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Bogotá, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlético Parceros FC (Kings League) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Benago | ||
| 2011 | Caja Segovia | ||
| 2012 | Trujillanos | ||
| 2013 | Al Wasl | ||
| 2014 | Real Bucaramanga | ||
| 2015–2016 | Al Mayadeen | ||
| 2016 | Feniks | ||
| 2018 | Sparta Praha | ||
| 2019 | Naft Al Wasat | ||
| 2019 | Anorthosis | ||
| 2022–present | Barranquilleros FS | ||
| 2023 | Atlético Parceros FC (Kings League) | ||
| 2025 | Colombia (Kings Nations World Cup) | ||
| International career | |||
| 2006–2024 | Colombia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Angellot Alexander Caro Garcés (born 3 December 1988) is a Colombian futsal player who plays for Barranquilleros FS.[1] Known for his technical ability, leadership, and international experience, Caro has been a key figure in Colombian futsal for nearly two decades.
Early Life
[edit]Caro was born in Tunjuelito, a neighborhood in Bogotá, Colombia. Growing up in a humble environment, he developed his skills playing futsal in local tournaments.[2] His early career began with Saeta Bogotá before moving to Czech side Benago in 2008.[3]
Club Career
[edit]Caro’s extensive career has seen him play in over 10 countries, including stints in Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, and Brazil. Highlights of his club career include:
- Benago (2008–2011, 2012): Caro began his professional career in the Czech Republic with Benago.
- Caja Segovia (2011): Played in the Spanish league under renowned coach Jesús Velasco.
- Al Mayadeen (2015–2016): Won the Lebanese futsal league title.
- Magnus Futsal (2023): Became the first Colombian to win the Copa Brasil.
In 2022, Caro joined Barranquilleros FS[4] in Colombia as both a player and a coach.[5] He also played for Atlético Parceros FC[6] in the Americas Kings League and represented Colombia as player in the Kings Nations World Cup in 2025.[7]
International Career
[edit]Caro represented Colombia in two FIFA Futsal World Cups, including the team’s historic fourth-place finish in the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand. Known for his creativity and leadership, he served as captain from 2014 until his retirement in 2024.[8]
In February 2024, Caro announced his retirement from the national team after Colombia's elimination in the Copa América, where he publicly took responsibility for a crucial mistake[9] in the tournament.[10]
Honours
[edit]Club
[edit]- Copa Brasil: 2023 (Magnus Futsal)
- Lebanese Futsal League: 2015–16 (Al Mayadeen)
- Czech Futsal League: 2018 (Sparta Praha)
International
[edit]- FIFA Futsal World Cup: Fourth place (2012)
Personal Life
[edit]Angellot Caro is close friends with Colombian football star James Rodríguez, with whom he has shared several social and professional moments.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Del barrio a jugar mundiales de fútsal: hablamos con Angellot Caro". vice.com.
- ^ López, Juan Pablo (2016-09-16). "Del barrio a jugar mundiales de fútsal: hablamos con Angellot Caro, capitán de la Selección". VICE (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Del barrio a jugar mundiales de fútsal: hablamos con Angellot Caro". vice.com.
- ^ Rangel, Jose Miguel Palma (2022-07-13). "Angellot Caro, la figura de Barranquilleros para la próxima temporada". ELHERALDO.CO (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Angellot Caro, la figura de Barranquilleros para la próxima temporada". elheraldo.co.
- ^ "Atlético Parceros FC: All the info, news and results". kingsleague.pro. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ Alarcón, Leonardo (2025-01-02). "Angellot Caro será la inesperada figura de una selección Colombia, que jugará un mundial por estos días". Colombia.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Angellot Caro: "He estado como en 40 países jugando fútbol sala, en nuestro país hay poco apoyo"". gol.caracoltv.com.
- ^ "Futsal: Angelot Caro pidió disculpas y renunció a la Selección". ESPNdeportes.com (in Spanish). 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Angellot Caro renuncia a la Selección Colombia de futsal". eltiempo.com.
- ^ "Angellot Caro, el 'James' del fútbol sala en Colombia". gol.caracoltv.com.
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