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Alfredo José Morelos Aviléz (born 21 June 1996) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Santos. Morelos began his senior career with Independiente Medellín in his homeland before moving to Finland to play for Helsinki side HJK, initially on loan then
- 21 June 1996 (age 27)
- 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Alfredo José Morelos Aviléz
- Cereté, Colombia
Alfredo Morelos, 27, from Colombia Santos FC, since 2023 Centre-Forward Market value: €4.00m * Jun 21, 1996 in Cereté, Colombia
Sep 5, 2023 · The Colombian striker, who left Rangers in June, has signed for Brazilian club Santos on a two-year deal. He says he will always be ready to return to his "dear soulful team" and thanked them for his "unforgettable chapter".
- A Scorer of Vital Goals
- Aerial Threat
- Favourite Opponents & European Record
- International Frustrations and Elusive Move
- What The Pundits Have Said
His last two goals, including Sunday's strike against St Mirren, have been match winners for the Ibrox side. Indeed, the 25-year-old is no stranger to netting crucial goals. In 2019, he headed the only goal of a play-off tie against Legia Warsaw to secure a place in the Europa League group stage. Other Europa League winners include one last season ...
Standing 5' 10", defenders could have been forgiven for not regarding Morelos as an aerial threat when he first came to Scotland. But that was quickly dispelled and around a fifth of his goals have been with his head. The supply line from wide areas has been key with James Tavernier, Borna Barisic, Ryan Kent and former team-mate Daniel Candeias pro...
Morelos may have lamented Kilmarnock's relegation from the Premiership last season after scoring against the Ayrshire side 11 times so far, including four in a 2019 Scottish Cup tie. Hibs have been on the end of a Morelos goal on eight occasions. It took the striker four years to break his duck against Celtic but he now has two Old Firm goals to hi...
Morelos' scoring exploits brought him to the attention of his national side and he has won 11 caps since 2018, scoring his first Colombia goal against Peru the follow year. However, he has yet to make an impact at the Copa America and the continued presence of veteran forward Radamel Falcao has limited his opportunities. Almost from day one at Ibro...
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard told Sky Sports From his point of view, fantastic, we're obviously all very proud of that. But, for me, he needs to continue to be hungry and set more targets. Ex-Rangers coach Jonatan Johansson, who helped sign Morelos from HJK Helsinki Alfredo was the big star in Finland. I saw what he had potential to do. He was th...
Nov 6, 2020 · On Thursday night, Alfredo Morelos became Rangers' all-time top European goalscorer, smashing the record set by club great Ally McCoist. After his tap-in against Benfica, Morelos now has 22...
Oct 24, 2021 · Alfredo Morelos scored his 100th goal for Rangers as Steven Gerrard’s side came from behind to defeat St Mirren 2-1 and move three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Nov 6, 2020 · 6 November 2020. BBC Sport. On Thursday night, Alfredo Morelos became Rangers' all-time top European goalscorer, smashing the record set by club great Ally McCoist. After his tap-in against...
