Jorge Jesus: Ângelo better as midfielder, not on the wing

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·17 September 2025

Jorge Jesus: Ângelo better as midfielder, not on the wing

The coach Jorge Jesus gave an analysis of the striker Ângelo, formerly of Santos, with whom he currently works at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. According to the Portuguese coach, the player has the potential to perform better in a different role than the one he is known for in Brazilian football.

"I have the solution for Ângelo. On the wing, he will never be a great player. He may even be useful, but his true potential lies in playing as a midfielder," Jesus said in a press conference, noting that the position change has already been tested in recent games.

Despite the adaptation, the coach also highlighted areas for improvement:

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"He has not yet completed 90 minutes in the season. To play box-to-box (from area to area) he needs strength and endurance, qualities he will acquire over time."

Ângelo's Career

Revealed by Santos, Ângelo remained at the club until 2023, when he was bought by Chelsea. Without space in England, he ended up on loan at Strasbourg in France, for the 2023/24 season.

In 2024, the striker signed with Al-Nassr, where he played in 38 matches in his first year, scoring 2 goals and providing 9 assists. So far in the current season (2025/26), he has 4 games and 1 assist.

At 20 years old, Ângelo is treated as a future prospect at the Saudi club and is now undergoing a role change under the guidance of Jorge Jesus.

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