Biography
Who is Ángel Correa?
Early life and beginnings
Ángel Martín Correa Martínez was born in Rosario, Argentina. He started playing football within the youth system of San Lorenzo in 2007 at the age of twelve. By 2013, he gained promotion to the main team. His professional debut occurred on March 31 of that year during a match against Newell's Old Boys. During the 2014 season, he helped his team secure a significant victory in the Copa Libertadores. He finished that campaign with 13 appearances and four goals.
Career at Atlético Madrid
In 2014, he agreed to join the Spanish side Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of 7.5 million euros. Shortly after this agreement, a medical issue involving a heart tumour sidelined him for six months. He underwent surgery in New York during June 2014. After recovery, he officially became part of the squad in December 2014. His league debut for the club happened on August 22, 2015, in a victory against Las Palmas.
Over a decade, he made more than 400 appearances for the team. He was part of the group that won the UEFA Europa League in 2018 and the La Liga title in 2021. He also scored in consecutive matches against Celta Vigo and Elche to start the 2021-22 season. His consistency made him a fixture in the squad until his departure.
International success
Ángel Correa represented his country as a member of the national squad. He captained the under-20 team to victory at the 2015 South American Championship, earning honors as the tournament's best player. He also played in the 2021 Copa América, helping the team achieve success during that tournament. Later, he was a late addition to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad as a replacement for an injured teammate. He made an appearance in the semi-final against Croatia during that winning campaign.
Move to Mexico and return to Argentina
After his time in Spain, he moved to Mexico to join Tigres UANL in July 2025. He performed well for the club, scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists during the 2025-26 season. In July 2026, he moved back to his home country to play for River Plate. The transfer fee reported for this move was 19 million US dollars.
Birthday and age
Ángel Correa was born on March 9, 1995, which makes Ángel 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Ángel shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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