Angel Waruih


Angel Michael Mathaiya Waruih is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Eastleigh.
Waruih is a product of the Plymouth Argyle academy and he began his professional career with Brentford in 2022. Following two seasons of B team football, Waruih's senior career began in non-League football with Eastleigh.

Career

Plymouth Argyle

Waruih began his career in Plymouth Argyle's Advanced Development Centre at the age of five, before joining the club's academy at age 9. Initially a forward, he was moved to the wing, wing back and then central midfield. Waruih progressed through the academy and was a part of the club's 2018 SuperCupNI Super Vase-winning team. He signed a two-year scholarship deal at the end of the 2019–20 season and was a part of the U18 team which won the 2020–21 EFL Youth Alliance Merit League One title. Waruih won calls into two EFL Trophy squads during the 2021–22 season and made his only senior appearance for the club with a start in a 2–0 group stage defeat to Newport County on 31 August 2021. He was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Brentford

Following a successful trial, Waruih transferred to the B team at Premier League club Brentford on 24 August 2022 and signed a one-year contract, with a one year option. He made six appearances during the B team's 2022–23 Premier League Cup-winning campaign. The one-year option to extend Waruih's contract was exercised at the end of the 2022–23 season, with a further one-year option attached. He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Eastleigh

On 25 June 2024, Waruih transferred to National League club Eastleigh and signed a one-year contract, with a one-year option, effective 1 July 2024. Waruih made 46 appearances during a mid-table 2024–25 season and his performances were recognised with the club's Young Player of the Year award. The one-year option on his contract was take up at the end of the season.

Style of play

Waruih is a deep-lying midfielder and "has the capability to push further forward and play as a number eight too".

Personal life

Waruih is of Botswanan descent. He attended St Boniface's Catholic College.

Honours

Brentford B
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