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 First Division A 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.

Sunderland

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.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 8 March 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LDU Quito2021Ecuadorian Serie A111001010131
2022Ecuadorian Serie A1320083215
Total243009310346
RSCA Futures2022–23Challenger Pro League112112
2023–24Challenger Pro League155155
2024–25Challenger Pro League5252
Total319319
Anderlecht2022–23Belgian Pro League601040110
2023–24Belgian Pro League14100141
2024–25Belgian Pro League2912071382
2025–26Belgian Pro League2263051307
Total718601629210
Sunderland2025–26Premier League501060
Career total13120702551016325

International

As of match played 18 November 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Ecuador202110
202220
202410
202581
Total121

Scores and results list Venezuela's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Angulo goal

List of international goals scored by Nilson Angulo
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
118 November 2025Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, United StatesNew Zealand1–02–0Friendly

Honours

LDU Quito

External links

  • at Soccerway
  • at National-Football-Teams.com
  • at WorldFootball.net