Angelo Fulgini
Angelo Luigi Fulgini is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Arabian club Al-Taawoun on loan from club Lens. Born to French citizens in Ivory Coast, he has played for the France national youth teams up to the U21 level and committed to play for the New Caledonia national team.
Club career
Valenciennes
Fulgini started his career at Valenciennes, originally playing for their B team, however in 2015 he was promoted to the first team after a string of good performances.
Angers
In 2017, he signed for Angers for a fee of €1.4 million.
Mainz 05
On 12 July 2022, Mainz 05 announced the signing of Fulgini on four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
On 1 February 2023, Fulgini signed with Lens on an initial loan. Lens held an obligation to purchase his rights permanently at the end of the loan term. For his second appearance with Lens on 9 February, he scored his first goal against Lorient in Coupe de France. He scored his first Ligue 1 goal with Lens on 25 February 2023 in a 1–1 away draw against Montpellier. On 20 September 2023, he scored a goal from a direct free kick on his Champions League debut in a 1–1 away draw against Sevilla.
Al-Taawoun
On 31 August 2025, Fulgini joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun on a one-year loan.
International career
Fulgini is a former youth international for France. On 15 December 2025, his request to switch international allegiance to New Caledonia was approved by FIFA.
Personal life
Fulgini was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to a metropolitan French father of Italian descent, and a New Caledonian mother.