SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

ALFREDO MORELOS
ALFREDO MORELOS
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Number
#10
Nationality
Colombia
Team
RANGERS (Scotland)
Coach
STEVEN GERRARD
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 5 2 5 6 6 5 33 1.8 £1.8M

Name: Alfredo José Morelos Aviléz

Nationality: Colombia

Date of birth: June 21, 1996

Position: Striker (center forward)

Club career highlights:

  • Youth / Early career: Began in Colombia with Independiente Medellín’s youth system and made his senior debut for Independiente Medellín (2014–2016).
  • HJK Helsinki (Finland): Transferred to HJK in 2016, where he impressed in domestic competition and in European qualifying matches.
  • Rangers (Scotland): Joined Rangers in the Scottish Premiership in June 2017. Became the club’s leading forward over several seasons, known for his goal-scoring, aerial ability, and aggressive playing style. Key contributor in domestic league and cup competitions and in European fixtures (UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League qualifiers).
  • Later moves: After his time with Rangers (2017–2021), Morelos moved on loan and then transferred elsewhere (including moves to clubs in Brazil and Mexico in subsequent years). Exact current club may have changed since 2024.

Rangers statistics (summary while at club):

  • Appearances: Over 200 competitive appearances across all competitions (league, cups, Europe).
  • Goals: Scored well over 100 goals for Rangers in all competitions (including Scottish Premiership, domestic cups and European matches).

International career: Represented Colombia at youth levels and the senior national team. Has been capped by Colombia and scored for the national side in international fixtures and friendlies.

Playing style and attributes:

  • Powerful, physical striker with strong hold-up play and ability to lead the line.
  • Good in the air and clinical inside the box.
  • Plays with high intensity; has a combative edge that occasionally led to disciplinary issues (yellow/red cards and suspensions) during his Rangers tenure.

Notable achievements with Rangers:

  • Key figure in Rangers’ attacking line during multiple domestic campaigns and European runs.
  • Consistently finished among the club’s top scorers season-to-season while at Ibrox.

Disclaimer: Statistics and club status can change over time; the numbers above summarize his period at Rangers and nearby career steps up to mid-2024. For the latest club and statistical details, consult current team rosters or football statistical databases.