Ángel Merino

Ángel Miguel Merino Torres (born 2 October 1966) is a Spanish retired football central midfielder and manager.

Born in Madrid, Merino started playing football with local club CD Leganés, with whom he appeared in two Segunda División B seasons.

[1] In 1988, he moved straight into La Liga after signing with CA Osasuna, making his debut in the competition on 4 September in an away match against Real Madrid and scoring the last goal in a 2–2 draw.

After the team's relegation the following campaign,[9] he joined RC Celta de Vigo also in the top flight, being first choice during his three-year tenure.

[1] From 1997 to 2002, Merino competed in the Segunda División, netting a total of 16 goals for UD Las Palmas, Leganés and Burgos CF and suffering administrative relegation with the latter team.