Angel Michael Mathaiya Waruih (born 9 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Brentford.
Waruih is a product of the Plymouth Argyle academy and he began his professional career with Brentford in 2022.
Career
Plymouth Argyle
A central midfielder, Waruih began his career in Plymouth Argyle's Advanced Development Centre at the age of five,[2] before joining the club's academy at age 9.[3] He progressed through the academy and was a part of the club's 2018 SuperCupNI Super Vase-winning team.[4] Waruih signed a two-year scholarship deal at the end of the 2019–20 season and was a part of the U18 team which won the 2020–21 EFL Youth Alliance Merit League One title.[3][5] Waruih won calls into two EFL Trophy squads during the 2021–22 season and made his only senior appearance for the club with a start in a 2–0 group stage defeat to Newport County on 31 August 2021.[6] He was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[7]
Brentford
On 24 August 2022, Waruih transferred to the B team at Premier League club Brentford and signed a one-year contract, with a one year option.[8] He made six appearances during the B team's 2022–23 Premier League Cup-winning campaign.[6][9] The one-year option to extend Waruih's contract was exercised at the end of the 2022–23 season, with a further one-year option attached.[10]
Style of play
Waruih is a deep-lying midfielder and "has the capability to push further forward and play as a number eight too".[8]
Personal life
Waruih is of Botswanan descent.[2] He attended St Boniface's Catholic College.[3]
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 November 2021
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Plymouth Argyle | 2021–22[11] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Honours
Brentford B
References
- ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Angel Waruih". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "New Scholars On Board". Plymouth Argyle – PAFC. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Super Vase Winners". Plymouth Argyle – PAFC. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Youth: Draw Secures Merit League Title". Plymouth Argyle – PAFC. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ a b Angel Waruih at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Academy contracts". Plymouth Argyle – PAFC. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Angel Waruih joins Brentford B". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Brentford B 2 Blackburn U21 1". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Brentford B squad update". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Angel Waruih in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
External links
- Angel Waruih at Soccerbase
- Angel Waruih at brentfordfc.com