18 Facts About Angel Gomes

Angel Gomes began his career with Manchester United at the age of six and progressed through the club's academy.

Angel Gomes made 10 appearances across four seasons for the Manchester United first-team, before being released at the end of his contract in 2020.

Angel Gomes signed for Lille in August 2020 and was immediately loaned out to Boavista for a season.

Angel Gomes has made more than 40 appearances for England's youth national teams, from under-16 to under-21 level.

Angel Gomes was the captain of the England under-17 team that won the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Angel Gomes started training with the Manchester United academy at the age of six.

In July 2015, Angel Gomes captained the Manchester United under-15s at the Manchester United Premier Cup and was named Most Valuable Player, despite his team finishing in 12th place.

Angel Gomes began his international career in August 2015, when he made two appearances for England at under-16 level, both against the United States.

Angel Gomes captained the under-16s on two occasions while making a further seven appearances.

Angel Gomes scored in qualification for the UEFA Under-17 Championship, but missed out on the tournament in May 2017 due to injury.

Angel Gomes ultimately captained the team to their first U-17 World Cup title.

Angel Gomes made 13 appearances and scored six goals in total at under-17 level.

Angel Gomes scored one goal in six appearances for the England under-19 team.

Angel Gomes made six appearances in total for the under-20 team and scored two goals.

Angel Gomes has made 13 appearances so far at under-21 level.

Angel Gomes's playing style has been compared to that of Ronaldinho due to his creativity, composure and dribbling.

Angel Gomes is like Paul Scholes; he can dictate a game with his intelligence.

Angel Gomes is the son of Angolan-born former Portugal under-21 international Gil Angel Gomes, and was born in Edmonton, Greater London during his father's time at Hendon.