Angelina Alonso Costantino (born 26 January 2000), commonly known as Angelina, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride. Born in the United States, she has represented the Brazil national team internationally.

Angelina
Angelina with the Orlando Pride in 2024
Personal information
Full name Angelina Alonso Costantino[1]
Date of birth (2000-01-26) 26 January 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Height 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Orlando Pride
Number 15
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Santos 24 (1)
2020 Palmeiras 14 (0)
2021–2023 OL Reign 28 (0)
2024– Orlando Pride 11 (1)
International career
2016 Brazil U17 3 (0)
2017–2020 Brazil U20 13 (0)
2021– Brazil 23 (1)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing  Brazil
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 July 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 December 2023

Club career

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Angelina began her professional career in Brazil with Brasileiro Feminino club Santos. She made her debut for the club on 17 May 2017 against Ponte Preta, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute in a 2–0 victory.[2] Angelina scored her first career goal for Santos on 24 April 2019 against Ponte Preta, which was the only goal in a 1–0 victory.[3]

Prior to the 2020 season, Angelina joined Palmeiras, making her debut on 16 February 2020 against Ferroviária.[4]

OL Reign

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On 5 January 2021, Angelina moved to the United States and joined National Women's Soccer League club OL Reign.[5] She made her debut for the club on 16 April 2021 in the NWSL Challenge Cup against the Houston Dash.[6]

Orlando Pride

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On 13 December 2023, Orlando Pride announced the signing of Angelina as a free agent on a three-year contract ahead of the 2024 season.[7]

International career

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Angelina has represented Brazil at the under-17 and under-20 level.[8]

Personal life

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Angelina was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Brazilian parents.[citation needed]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 16 April 2021[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos 2017 Brasileiro Feminino 3 0 0 0 3 0
2018 Brasileiro Feminino 5 0 0 0 5 0
2019 Brasileiro Feminino 16 1 0 0 16 1
Total 24 1 0 0 0 0 24 1
Palmeiras 2020 Brasileiro Feminino 14 0 0 0 14 0
OL Reign 2021 National Women's Soccer League 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career total 38 1 1 0 0 0 39 1

International

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Statistics accurate as of match played 6 December 2023.
Year Brazil
Apps Goals
2021 9 1
2022 11 0
2023 3 0
Total 23 1

International goals

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No. Date Cap Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 17 September 2021 4 Almeidão, João Pessoa, Brazil   Argentina 3–0 3–1 Friendly

Honors

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OL Reign

Orlando Pride

Brazil

References

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  1. ^ "Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 – Squad list: Brazil" (PDF). FIFA. 5 August 2021. p. 2. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Ponte Preta 0–2 Santos". Soccerway.
  3. ^ "Santos 1–0 Ponte Preta". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "Palmeiras 1–4 Ferroviária". Soccerway.
  5. ^ Kriger, Rachael (5 January 2021). "Brazilian youth international joins OL Reign on three-year deal". Sounder at Heart. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  6. ^ "OL Reign 0–0 Houston Dash". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "Orlando Pride signs midfielder Angelina to three-year contract". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  8. ^ a b Angelina at Soccerway
  9. ^ "OL Reign claim NWSL Shield with comfortable win over Orlando". ESPN. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  10. ^ "OL Reign Claim 2022 Women's Cup Title with 2–1 Win over Louisville". King 5. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  11. ^ NWSL (7 October 2024). "Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield". NWSL. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Orlando Pride win 2024 NWSL Championship, bringing first professional, major league trophy to the City of Orlando". NWSL. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  13. ^ Jurejko, Jonathan (10 August 2024). "Brazil 0-1 United States: Emma Hayes leads USA to Olympic gold". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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