Donato Malango

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Donato Mbuamangongo Malango Dyombe (born 1 August 1977) is an Equatoguinean former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Equatorial Guinea national team.

Full name Donato Mbuamangongo Malango Dyombe
Date of birth (1977-08-01) 1 August 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
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Donato Malango
Personal information
Full name Donato Mbuamangongo Malango Dyombe
Date of birth (1977-08-01) 1 August 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Villaverde
International career
2003 Equatorial Guinea 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Early life

Malango was born in Los Angeles, California, United States as a result of diplomatic work of his father. He moved with his family to Mozambique for two years and returned later to Equatorial Guinea, where Malango spent his infancy. He lived in Malabo until age 12.[1] Being a teenager, he emigrated to Madrid, Spain.[2][3]

Club career

Malango played for Spanish club Villaverde in the 1997–1998 season of the regional division of Madrid.[3]

International career

On 8 June 2003 Malango (along with his brother Andrés) played for Equatorial Guinea, competing in a 2–1 win against Gabon at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Personal life

Malango has two brothers, Thomas and Andrés, who were also footballers, and a sister, Rosa, who is a diplomat.[3] They were also born in California.[4][5] He now lives in Bicester, United Kingdom.

On 19 February 2004, Malango became a Spanish citizen.[6]

Statistics

International

As of 21 March 2018
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Equatorial Guinea
YearAppsGoals
200310
Total10
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