Zaine Sebastian Francis-Angol (born 30 June 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left winger.
Born in England, he plays for the Antigua and Barbuda national team at international level.
Club career Francis-Angol was signed by the Motherwell club in July 2011 after he started his career playing for the Tottenham Hotspur Reserves. He was a regular for the Motherwell Under 19's during 2011–12, but did not make a first team appearance. His performances for the Under 19's resulted in him being awarded with a new contract.
He made his debut for the first-team as a substitute in a 3–0 defeat against Panathinaikos in the UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round on 8 August 2012.
On 18 January 2013, Francis-Angol signed a new contract with Motherwell, keeping him at Fir Park until Summer 2015. He scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 win over Partick Thistle on 29 December 2013.
On 2 June 2015, Motherwell announced that Francis-Angol was amongst the players leaving the club, with his contract having expired.
On 2 October 2015, Francis-Angol signed for Kidderminster Harriers on a short-term deal until January 2016. Francis-Angol scored on his first start for the club in a 1–1 home draw against Boreham Wood.
On 6 June 2017, Francis-Angol joined National League side AFC Fylde on a two-and-a-half-year deal. In July 2019, he joined Accrington Stanley on a one-year deal. On 24 June 2020 it was announced Francis-Angol would be leaving Accrington Stanley. After being released by Accrington Stanley, Francis-Angol joined Boreham Wood on 2 September 2020.
He joined Hartlepool United on 22 April 2021. Francis-Angol appeared as a substitute in the 2021 National League play-off final as Hartlepool were promoted back to the Football League. Following the departure of Dave Challinor, Francis-Angol struggled for game time under Graeme Lee and on 24 March 2022, Francis-Angol signed for Stockport County on loan, joining his former manager Dave Challinor. At the end of the 2021–22, Francis-Angol was released by Hartlepool.
On 2 July 2022, Francis-Angol joined recently relegated National League club Oldham Athletic on a one-year contract. He was released after one season by the club.
International career On 31 August 2012, London-born Francis-Angol was given a call-up to the Antigua and Barbuda squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Guatemala and made his international debut by starting in the 3–1 loss. He qualifies due to his mother being from Antigua and Barbuda.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMotherwell2012–13Scottish Premier League22020102One appearance in the Champions League and one in the Europa League02702013–14Scottish Premiership33310202Appearances in the Europa League03832014–15110100010130Total663403050783Kidderminster Harriers2015–16National League26110—1Appearance in the FA Trophy02812016–17National League North34040—40420Total60150—50701AFC Fylde2017–18National League43240—104812018–1942010—110540Total85250—1601062Accrington Stanley2019–20League One5000001060Boreham Wood2020–21National League15020—10180Hartlepool United2020–21National League4000—20602021–22League Two160101040220Total200101060280Stockport County (loan)2021–22National League2000000020Oldham Athletic2022–23National League7010000080Buxton2023–24National League North220000000220Career total2826180403403386
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsAntigua and Barbuda201240201300201460201520201660201700201840201900202000202110202220202330Total280
Honours AFC Fylde FA Trophy: 2018–19
Hartlepool United National League play-offs: 2021
References
External links Zaine Francis-Angol profile at Motherwell FC official website