Yes, that's his real name. And he has proved well worth the risk Roberto Martinez took by bringing him over from Spain's unheralded lower leagues
Having Roberto Martinez as manager hasn't just brought Swansea an attractive pass-and-move style and an appreciable level of success; it's also brought the odd gem unearthed from the lower leagues of Martinez's homeland.
Angel Rangel played extensively in the lesser-known echelons of Spain, most notably for Catalan side Terrassa FC, where he made 34 appearances in 2006/07.
In summer 2007, with a year left on his contract at the Segunda B club, he jumped at the chance to link up with Martinez at Swansea. As a complete unknown in Britain, with a frankly amusing name, he aroused an element of concern from the club’s support, but that proved unfounded as Rangel settled immediately in the right-back position, where his athleticism and composure with the ball at his feet made him a first-team regular.