Ángel Correa: Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Angel Correa Family and Early Life

Angel Correa had a difficult childhood, and it was as difficult as it gets. He was one of 10 siblings, and the family often struggled to make ends meet. Besides, he was born in the most dangerous neighborhood of Rosario. Las Flores was known for its drug infestation and high crime rate, which became a part of everyday life.
His talent with the ball at his feet made him a prospect in football. Correa joined academies and started earning money to help his family financially. At the same time, he suffered the loss of his father and his eldest brother. This increased the strain on the teenager as he had to succeed in football to have a successful life.

When he thought he was through it all as he was about to join Atletico Madrid, there was another spanner in the works for him. He was diagnosed with a heart tumor that needed surgery to stay alive. Correa survived the surgery and even had a successful playing career.
He was greeted by grief once again as he lost his mother, Marcela Martinez, to a long battle with cancer. Marcela provided for the family after her husband passed away and was Correa’s best friend. He shaved his head in solidarity with his mother in 2021 as she started her fight with the disease. After two long years, the cancer won as Correa lost his mother and was inconsolable.

Playing Style and Strengths

Angel Correa was compared to compatriot Sergio Aguero due to a similar build, as well as playing style. However, comparisons could be drawn to another Argentine forward, Carlos Tevez. Correa has a low centre of gravity that makes him an excellent ball holder. Blessed with a solid first touch, Correa traps the ball swiftly and makes it stick as he dribbles around with his agility.
His technical ability makes him an efficient passer who can comfortably distribute the ball in short spaces and up front. Correa has a great vision to find passes to unlock defenses. He can comfortably start as a wide playmaker and cut in from the wing to shoot.
Box crashing is another useful ability where Correa has shown a range of finishes to find the back of the net. The Argentine superstar certainly ranks among the most mobile players in the world, but he makes up for it with an incredible work rate fit for a Diego Simeone team.

Angel Correa Net Worth

Correa has earned his net worth mostly from his professional contracts, transfer bonuses, and annual salary. Since the Argentine stayed at Atletico Madrid for his entire senior career, his wages increased over the years with every contract extension and new deals, which have no doubt boosted his overall wealth. According to Salarysport, Correa is estimated to have a net worth of £35 million.

Angel Correa Salary

Let's take a look at Angel Correa salary over the last few seasons at Atletico Madrid:

Angel Correa Partner

Angel Correa, through all the hardships, found the love of his life in his teens. Sabrina di Marzo was from the same neighborhood and knew Correa from childhood. They began dating in 2011 before Correa left for Spain. Sabrina crossed the ocean to be with Correa. She made a name for herself as an Instagram influencer.
The couple has three baby girls named Lola (8 years), Luz (3 years), and Lia (2 years). Recently, Correa and Sabrina faced a harrowing incident at their Madrid residence. After returning home after a game in Saudi Arabia, as the family was resting at night, a band of four armed robbers entered the house. They forced the family to surrender their jewelry and cash. Luckily, they left the house without harming anyone.

Angel Correa Career

Angel Correa started supporting Rosario Central from a young age, but he got the chance to join their rivals, Newell’s Old Boys. After being released, he joined two more academies before finding a permanent home with San Lorenzo in 2007. He was a successful academy graduate as he spent five years with the youth teams till 2012. Correa was on the brink of joining Portuguese club Benfica on a free transfer in 2012, but the deal inexplicably collapsed.
He later signed a four-year deal with the Ciclon and was promoted to the first team. He made his senior debut on 31st March 2013 against Old Boys. He netted his first goal against Boca Juniors in May. In the next campaign, his goals helped his side win the Argentine Primera Division in 2014 along with the Copa Libertadores.

Club Career

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, which had a history with successful Argentine players, signed Angel Correa for €7.5 million in 2014. As he was excited for the move, his medical with the Spanish club revealed he had a heart tumor. Surgery was necessary for his long-term survival. There was also a risk of Correa not playing professional football again. With uncertainty in everything, Atletico generously agreed to pay for his surgery.
The Spanish club then sent him to New York, where he could get specialized treatment and surgical care along with the best post-surgical recovery. It took six months for him to start light running again. After starting training in August, he joined the club on 13 December. A smooth debut followed in August 2015, a year after he was officially signed.
Correa scored and assisted for the first time for Rojiblancos in a 2-0 win against Eibar in 2015. He became a key starter for Correa and kept his place amidst many star forwards at the club. In 2019, he marked his 200th appearance for the club in a Champions League clash.
The 2020/2021 season was memorable for him. He became a key super sub as he scored some crucial goals off the bench. On the final day of the campaign against Real Valladolid, he scored a crucial equalizer as they needed a win to clinch the title. It helped them win the game 2-1 as they lifted the title.
In the following seasons, Angel Correa was reduced to a sporadic role as the club signed multiple new forwards. He was happy to keep contributing whenever he was called upon. Needing a new challenge, he is seeking a move away from the club in 2025.

International Career

Argentina’s U20 Technical Director, Humberto Gronona, had a list of 32 players for the upcoming South American Under-20s Championship. After a trial, Humberto declared the squad and named Correa as the captain. The youngster made his debut for the U20 side at the tournament.
He scored and assisted twice on his debut in a 5-2 win. After playing a key role in the journey to the final, he scored an 81st-minute winner to win the game against Uruguay. He was also named the Best Player of the Tournament. He also led the side in the U20 World Cup in 2015. Despite scoring a brace in the tournament opener, his side failed to make it out of the group stage.
A senior debut followed in 2015 as he scored the last goal in a 7-0 rout against Bolivia. He was a member of the 2021 Copa America-winning side. He also had a substitute appearance in the World Cup semifinal, allowing him to lift the World Cup trophy as Lionel Messi-led Argentina beat France in 2022.

Angel Correa Awards and Achievements

Correa is a World Cup and Copa America Winner thanks to his involvement with the squad. He played key roles in his team's winning leagues in Argentina and Spain. Although he never saw individual laurels, he was named the La Liga Player of the Month in January 2022.