Romel Oswaldo Morales Ramírez (born 23 August 1997) is a Colombian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Kuala Lumpur City.

Club career

Morales started a Churta-Millos soccer school in

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, then decided by his parents to head south of the continent where he initially arrived at the River Plate at 14 years of age with Eder Alvarez Balanta.

Banfield

In 2014, Morales moved to Argentinian club Banfield. He made his professional debut on 20 March 2016, replacing Walter Erviti in 1–1 draw against River Plate at Antonio Vespucio Liberti Monumental Stadium in

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Selangor II

After six years in Argentina, he decided to continue his career in Malaysia, where he signed with Selangor II. He made his debut on 3 February 2018, in a 2–2 draw against Terengganu II.

Melaka United

On 12 November 2019,

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announced the signing of Morales for the following

season.

Kuala Lumpur City

Morales joined

club Kuala Lumpur City in January 2021. He was part of the team that won the

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and emerged top scorer of the competition.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Kuala Lumpur City *

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runner-up:

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References

External links

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De Colombia a Malasia: Romel Morales, el juvenil que quiere triunfar en el Sudeste Asiático - Golombiano
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