Basing his football on inexhaustible physical display, Angulo was much appreciated by trainers because of his versatility, and spent most of his career at Valencia where he won a total of seven major titles, including two La Liga championships and the 2004 UEFA Cup.

Born in Oviedo, Asturias, Angulo began his football career with local Sporting de Gijón, joining Valencia CF in January 1996 at the age of 18.

[2] Angulo made 434 competitive appearances and scored 67 goals during his spell at the Mestalla Stadium,[3] being a very important element in the Che's La Liga conquest in 2002 and 2004 (totalling six goals in 48 games),[1][2] while also starting in the 2004 UEFA Cup final which they won after defeating Olympique de Marseille;[4] he scored as a substitute in wins at Maccabi Haifa F.C.

[5][6] Due to the ageing of the previous starter, Frenchman Jocelyn Angloma, he played several matches as an attacking right-back, as the team operated mainly in a 5–3–2 formation.

[2] Angulo also represented the nation at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship (five appearances) and the 2000 Summer Olympics (five), helping to a runner-up finish in the latter competition.