Nilson David Angulo Ramírez (born 19 June 2003) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a winger or wide midfielder for Premier League club Sunderland and the Ecuador national team.
Club career Angulo started his senior career at LDU Quito. In June 2022, he joined Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht on a five-year deal. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away win over Club Brugge on 5 February 2024.
On 2 February 2026, Angulo signed for Sunderland on a four-and-a-half year deal.
International career In October 2021, Angulo made his senior international debut for Ecuador, playing in a 3–2 friendly win over Mexico. On 9 May 2023, Angulo was called up for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
On 31 May 2026, Angulo was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A month later, on 25 June, he scored a goal and was named Man of the Match in a 2–1 victory over Germany, helping his country secure qualification for the knockout stage.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLDU Quito2021LigaPro Serie A11100—10101312022LigaPro Serie A13200—83—215Total24300—9310346Anderlecht2022–23Belgian Pro League6010—40—1102023–24Belgian Pro League14100———1412024–25Belgian Pro League29120—71—3822025–26Belgian Pro League22630—51—307Total71860—162—9210RSCA Futures2022–23Challenger Pro League112————1122023–24Challenger Pro League155————1552024–25Challenger Pro League52————52Total319————319Sunderland2025–26Premier League8010———902026–27Premier League51000010—61Total131100010—151Career total1392170002651017226
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsEcuador202110202220202410202581202672Total193
Scores and results list Venezuela's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Angulo goal
+ List of international goals scored by Nilson AnguloNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition118 November 2025Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, United States121–02–0Friendly27 June 2026ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, United States142–03–0Friendly325 June 2026MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States171–12–1 2026 FIFA World Cup
Honours LDU Quito Supercopa Ecuador: 2021
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