Donato Malango facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Donato Mbuamangongo Malango Dyombe | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Villaverde | ||
| International career | |||
| 2003 | Equatorial Guinea | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Donato Mbuamangongo Malango Dyombe, born on August 1, 1977, is a former professional footballer. He comes from Equatorial Guinea. Donato played as a midfielder during his career. He also represented the national team of Equatorial Guinea.
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Donato Malango's Early Life
Donato Malango was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. His father was a diplomat, which is why Donato was born there. His family later moved to Mozambique for two years. After that, they returned to Equatorial Guinea. Donato spent his early childhood years there. He lived in the city of Malabo until he was 12 years old. As a teenager, he moved to Madrid, Spain.
Playing for Football Clubs
Donato Malango played football for a Spanish club called Villaverde. He was part of their team during the 1997–1998 season. This club played in a regional division in Madrid, Spain.
Playing for His Country
On June 8, 2003, Donato Malango played for the Equatorial Guinea national team. His brother, Andrés, also played in this match. They won the game 2–1 against Gabon. This match was part of the qualifiers for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations.
Donato Malango's Family Life
Donato Malango has two brothers, Thomas and Andrés. Both of his brothers were also footballers. He also has a sister named Rosa, who is a diplomat. Donato and his siblings were all born in California. Today, Donato lives in Bicester, United Kingdom. On February 19, 2004, Donato became a Spanish citizen.
