Biography
Who is Angelo Preciado?
Early life and background
Angelo Preciado was born in Shushufindi Canton, Ecuador. His full name is Ángelo Smit Preciado Quiñónez. Before rising to professional status, he began his development within the youth academy of Independiente del Valle in 2015. He arrived at the club from América de Quito.
Professional football career
After progressing through the reserve team, Independiente Juniors, Angelo Preciado made his senior debut in the Ecuadorian Serie A on July 9, 2018. During that initial season, he secured a regular starting position. He scored his first professional goals during an August 2018 match against El Nacional, where he netted a brace to help secure a 4-2 victory.
In December 2020, Preciado moved to Europe to join the Belgian club Genk on a multi-year contract. He debuted for the team in January 2021. Later, in September 2023, he transferred to the Czech club Sparta Prague. While playing in the Czech First League, he participated in European competitions, including scoring a goal against Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League in February 2024.
By January 2026, Preciado moved to Brazil to join the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Atlético Mineiro. He signed a four-year contract with the team to continue his professional career.
International play and achievements
Angelo Preciado earned his first call-up to the Ecuador national team in August 2018 under manager Hernán Darío Gómez. He made his international debut in October 2018 during a match against Qatar held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Since his debut, he has been a consistent presence in national team selections.
He has represented his country in multiple major tournaments. This includes his selection for the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Also, he was part of the Ecuador squad for the 2024 Copa América. In May 2026, he received a call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup roster.
Throughout his career, Preciado has secured several well-known titles. With Independiente del Valle, he won the Copa Sudamericana in 2019. During his time in Belgium, he helped Genk win the Belgian Cup in the 2020-21 season. While playing for Sparta Prague, he contributed to winning both the Czech First League title and the Czech Cup during the 2023-24 campaign.
Birthday and age
Angelo Preciado was born on February 18, 1998, which makes Angelo 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Angelo shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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