Candela (footballer)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Paz.

Ángel Luis Ruiz Paz (born 12 January 1987), known as Candela, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.^[1]

Candela

Personal information
Full name	Ángel Luis Ruiz Paz
Date of birth	(1987-01-12) 12 January 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth	La Puebla de Montalbán, Spain
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
	Real Madrid
	Odelot Toletum
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2008	Albacete B
2007	Albacete	2	(0)
2008–2010	Celta B	61	(0)
2009	Celta	1	(0)
2010–2011	Montañeros	33	(1)
2011–2013	Albacete	40	(3)
2013–2014	Pontevedra	16	(0)
2014–2015	Horn	50	(1)
2015–2016	First Vienna	24	(0)
2016–2017	Barakaldo	4	(0)
2017	La Roda	10	(0)
2017–2018	New Radiant
2019	Atlético Tomelloso	16	(0)
2019–2021	Ibañés	52	(3)
2021–2024	Huracán Balazote	53	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 May 2024