Romel Wallen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Romel Vaughn Wallen[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 June 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Jamaica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–2000 | Real Mona F.C.[2] | 68 | (16) |
| National team | |||
| 1995– | Jamaica | 21 | (4) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Romel Vaughn Wallen (born 29 June 1980 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a former Jamaica National Football player. He is now a FIFA licensed agent, and sports broker[3] based in the United Kingdom. Having long ties in football, Wallen has emerged as a top football agent[4] for Caribbean players who play professionally in Europe.[5][6][7][8]
Football career
A former national player; he won 21 youth International caps representing Jamaica, primarily under the guidance of Jamaica's only World Cup coach, Brazilian, Rene Simoes.[9][10] He earned International caps against the likes of France, Chile, and United States. Competed in the 1996 Concacaf World Cup qualifying U-17 tournament, hosted in Costa Rica.[11]
Education
Wallen, a Wolmer's Boys' School graduate, also studied in United States, where he graduated from The Hotchkiss School in June 2000. After gaining a scholarship to attend a liberal arts college, Williams College, earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology. (2004).[12][13][14][15][16]
Sports management
Wallen is founder and Managing Director of London-based sports management firm, Pro-Goals Sports Capital.[17][18]
External links
- Reggae Boyz Forum
- Kerr signs for Norwegian club; Jamaica Star, 15 March 2011
- Jamaican pair eye late deal; Jamaica Star, 31 March 2011
References
- ↑ "Jamaica National players". JFF website
- ↑ "Jamaican Football clubs" List of football clubs in Jamaica
- ↑ "Players' Agents List". FIFA website, 2011
- ↑ Marvellous Miller. Reggaeboyz keeper attracts German clubs, wins Swedish award
- ↑ "Romel Wallen vs Phil Graham". Reggae Boyz Forum,4 August 2010
- ↑ "Consider Scandinavia". Jamaica Star, 26 February 2011
- ↑ "Lucrative three-year contract for Stewart". Jamaica Gleaner,2 August 2010
- ↑ Miller helps Syrianska FC to Swedish D1 title". Jamaica Observer, 2 November 2010
- ↑ "Biography". Rene Simoes
- ↑ "Jamaica National players". JFF website
- ↑ Tournament Archives. Concacaf website
- ↑ Alumni Directory. The Hotchkiss School
- ↑ Alumni Directory. Williams College
- ↑ Jamaican Footballers in American Universities. Reggae Boyz Fan site
- ↑ Ephs bump off defending National Champs. Williams College Sports News,16 November 2002
- ↑ Fatigued Ephs battle back from the brink to win Semi-final thriller. Williams College Sports News
- ↑ About Us. Pro-Goals Sports
- ↑ Unknown US teen prospect lands pro soccer shot in Argentina. Yahoo Sports