Donato Malango


Donato Mbuamangongo Malango Dyombe is an Equatoguinean former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Equatorial Guinea national team.

Early life

Malango was born in Los Angeles, California, United States as a result of diplomatic work of his father. He moved with his family to Mozambique for two years and returned later to Equatorial Guinea, where Malango spent his infancy. He lived in Malabo until age 12. Being a teenager, he emigrated to Madrid, Spain.

Club career

Malango played for Spanish club Villaverde in the 1997–1998 season of the regional division of Madrid.

International career

On 8 June 2003 Malango played for Equatorial Guinea, competing in a 2–1 win against Gabon at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Personal life

Malango has two brothers, Thomas and Andrés, who were also footballers, and a sister, Rosa, who is a diplomat. They were also born in California. He now lives in Bicester, United Kingdom.
On 19 February 2004, Malango became a Spanish citizen.