Argentine striker Angel Correa has been reportedly attacked by armed robbers in his Spanish home, Spanish police confirm.
Details of the attack reveal Correa and his family were at home when the robbers struck.
The robbers are said to have dressed in hoods and veils with one of them brandishing a gun. The attack reportedly occurred early at daybreak around 02:00GMT.
It has been confirmed Correa and his family are all unhurt after the attack as the hoodlums are said to have gone after valuables.
The report adds the robbers have made away with cash, jewelry, and other valuables after the attack. Spanish police have reportedly commenced operations to track down the hoodlums for prosecution.
It is not the first time a La Liga player has been attacked in Spain. Spain international Alvaro Morata and former Real Madrid player Karim Benzema have been victims of burglary attacks as well.
Who is Angel Correa?
Angel Correa is an Argentina football striker who is currently plying his trade with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, Correa started his football career with San Lorenzo in 2007. He was groomed in San Lorenzo academy for five years until 2012 when he broke into the club's first team.
Correa spent two years of his professional career with San Lorenzo from 2012 to 2014 and made 48 appearances for the club. Following an impressive career start with the indigenous club, he was scouted by Atletico Madrid and signed by the club in 2015.
Correa has recorded 286 La Liga appearances for Atletico Madrid in his nine-year stint with the club.
Angel Correa career honors
Correa started his career with a bang with San Lorenzo in Argentina. He won Argentina Primeira Division with the club in 2013, including Copa Libertadores in 2014.
In his first season with Atletico Madrid, Correa reached the Champions League final with the club. He has won the Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and La Liga with the club.
Angel Correa national team stats
Correa made 11 appearances for Argentina U-20 in 2015 and captained the team to the South American U-20 Youth Championship trophy, scoring 6 goals for the team. In 2016, he made two appearances for Argentina's Olympic team, scoring one goal.
He made his senior team debut with the national team in 2015 and has won 24 caps, scoring 3 goals. The prolific forward won the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup with Argentina national team.
Details of the attack reveal Correa and his family were at home when the robbers struck.
The robbers are said to have dressed in hoods and veils with one of them brandishing a gun. The attack reportedly occurred early at daybreak around 02:00GMT.
It has been confirmed Correa and his family are all unhurt after the attack as the hoodlums are said to have gone after valuables.
The report adds the robbers have made away with cash, jewelry, and other valuables after the attack. Spanish police have reportedly commenced operations to track down the hoodlums for prosecution.
It is not the first time a La Liga player has been attacked in Spain. Spain international Alvaro Morata and former Real Madrid player Karim Benzema have been victims of burglary attacks as well.
Who is Angel Correa?
Angel Correa is an Argentina football striker who is currently plying his trade with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, Correa started his football career with San Lorenzo in 2007. He was groomed in San Lorenzo academy for five years until 2012 when he broke into the club's first team.
Correa spent two years of his professional career with San Lorenzo from 2012 to 2014 and made 48 appearances for the club. Following an impressive career start with the indigenous club, he was scouted by Atletico Madrid and signed by the club in 2015.
Correa has recorded 286 La Liga appearances for Atletico Madrid in his nine-year stint with the club.
Angel Correa career honors
Correa started his career with a bang with San Lorenzo in Argentina. He won Argentina Primeira Division with the club in 2013, including Copa Libertadores in 2014.
In his first season with Atletico Madrid, Correa reached the Champions League final with the club. He has won the Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and La Liga with the club.
Angel Correa national team stats
Correa made 11 appearances for Argentina U-20 in 2015 and captained the team to the South American U-20 Youth Championship trophy, scoring 6 goals for the team. In 2016, he made two appearances for Argentina's Olympic team, scoring one goal.
He made his senior team debut with the national team in 2015 and has won 24 caps, scoring 3 goals. The prolific forward won the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup with Argentina national team.