Alfredo Morelos, born on June 21, 1996, is a talented Colombian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Atlético Nacional in the Categoría Primera A. His journey in football began with Independiente Medellín, where he honed his skills before making a significant move to Europe.
In pursuit of greater opportunities, Morelos transitioned to Finland, joining HJK Helsinki. His career took a pivotal turn in June 2017 when he signed with Rangers in Scotland for a reported fee of one million pounds. At Rangers, he quickly made a name for himself, setting the club record for the most goals scored in European competitions, with an impressive tally of twenty-nine goals.
On the international stage, Morelos represented Colombia at various youth levels, including under-17 and under-20, where he was part of the team that finished as runners-up in the 2015 South American U-20 Championship. He made his senior debut for the national team in 2018 and contributed to the squad that secured third place at the 2021 Copa América.