Diego Angelo

Diego Angelo de Oliveira (born 17 February 1986), known as Diego Angelo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Turkish club Genclerbirligi.

Club Career

Brazil

Born in Anapolis, Goias, Diego Angelo started his professional career in Sao Paulo state with Santos FC. After signing a six-month contract in July 2005, he agreed to a new one-year deal in January of the following year.

Diego Angelo left for Ituano Futebol Clube on 1 March 2007, joining until 31 December. He played in the season's Sao Paulo State League, as well as in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B; he started the opening match against Ceara Sporting Club on 12 May, and scored a goal on 10 July in a 3–1 home win against Paulista Futebol Clube.

Diego Angelo played his last match for Ituano on 28 August 2007, a 1–1 home draw against Marilia Atletico Clube, with his team ranking 20th and last.

Naval

On 30 August 2007, Diego Angelo signed with Associacao Naval 1º de Maio of Portugal. He made his competitive debut on 30 September in a 0–2 away loss to C.D. Nacional, and finished his first season with 22 matches and four goals as the Figueira da Foz team managed to retain their Primeira Liga status.

In 2009–10, Diego Angelo played all 30 league matches for Naval, who finished in a best-ever eighth place. During that time period he also signed a pre-contract with Genoa CFC, after the Italian Serie A club agreed a fee with the Portuguese.

Genoa / Eskisehirspor

On 19 May 2010, Diego Angelo was called up to Genoa's upcoming training camp in Tuscany. He made his debut on the same day, a 2–1 friendly against Prima Divisione side A.S. Lucchese Libertas 1905. On 12 August he was loaned to Eskisehirspor, with the Super Lig club having an option to purchase him at the end of the campaign.

In late May 2011, Diego Angelo moved to the New Eskisehir Stadium on a permanent two-year contract.