Angelo Stiller has been one of the hottest and most in-demand midfielders in the world. The young midfielder has been grabbing attention with his incredible performances, drawing interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.
However, his silky-smooth passes and hard-hitting tackles in the midfield often take the back seat as fans form their first opinion of him through his striking facial features.
Angelo Stiller has a cleft lip and nose deformity, which makes him an easy target for abuse and bullying over his looks. Something that was seen in the Europa League match between Stuttgart and Go Ahead Eagles.
Victor Edvardsen made derogatory gestures towards the Stuttgart midfielder’s nose/appearance.
The shocking incident has sparked major backlash and condemnation, as mocking Angelo Stiller’s congenital deformity after getting outplayed by him throughout the match was highly unprofessional.
The Real Story Behind His Appearance
For those wondering how Angelo Stiller has a different appearance, it didn’t come from an injury or any recent incident.
In fact, it is a birth defect and comes from a condition that can be described as a congenital cleft.
It arises when the tissues forming the upper lip don’t fuse properly during early fetal development.
In medical terms, the cleft lip and the associated nasal deformity typically originate during the 1st trimester when the facial structures are forming.
This deformity doesn’t just affect the lip, but it could also distort the nasal cartilage and shape, something that can be seen in cases like Stiller’s.
Can Angelo Stiller Still Get His Nose and Lip Fixed?
It’s going to be a very complex process but yes, cleft lip and associated nasal deformities can be corrected.
There would be primary and secondary surgeries, with the most comprehensive correction often requiring a definitive rhinoplasty later in life.
