Player Details

Name

Pedro Morales

Height

5' 11"

Weight

170 lbs

Date of Birth

5.25.1985 (38)

Birthplace

Hualpén, Chile

Position

Midfielder
Latest News
Latest News
Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with captain, DP Pedro Morales

Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with captain, DP Pedro Morales

The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Wednesday that the club will not exercise the 2017 contract option on star midfielder Pedro Morales, ending the Chilean Designated Player's tenure with the Canadian side. "I'd like to give thanks on behalf of my family and I for these three amazing years, which without a
Tempers flare between David Ousted, Pedro Morales at Whitecaps' training

Tempers flare between David Ousted, Pedro Morales at Whitecaps' training
Pedro Morales indicates 2016 may be last season with Vancouver Whitecaps

Pedro Morales indicates 2016 may be last season with Vancouver Whitecaps
Listless Whitecaps look to star Pedro Morales as playoff hopes flicker

Listless Whitecaps look to star Pedro Morales as playoff hopes flicker
Vancouver Whitecaps furious after 32 pairs of players' cleats are stolen

Vancouver Whitecaps furious after 32 pairs of players' cleats are stolen
Ahead of huge FC Dallas clash, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson worried Pedro Morales is lost for the season

Ahead of huge FC Dallas clash, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson worried Pedro Morales is lost for the season
Latest Video
Latest Video
PK GOAL: Pedro Morales converts the penalty to give Vancouver lead
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PK GOAL: Pedro Morales converts the penalty to give Vancouver lead

Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Seattle Sounders FC 0. Pedro Morales (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.
GOAL | Pedro Morales volleys in after Erik Hurtado’s terrific run
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GOAL | Pedro Morales volleys in after Erik Hurtado’s terrific run
GOAL: Pedro Morales' marvelous strike puts Vancouver up three
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GOAL: Pedro Morales' marvelous strike puts Vancouver up three
PK GOAL: Pedro Morales' penalty puts ten man Vancouver within a goal
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PK GOAL: Pedro Morales' penalty puts ten man Vancouver within a goal
PK GOAL: Pedro Morales converts the penalty to give Vancouver lead
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PK GOAL: Pedro Morales converts the penalty to give Vancouver lead
The Whitecaps need a more creative Morales | Analyst's Den
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The Whitecaps need a more creative Morales | Analyst's Den
Career Summary

Option declined following 2016 season.

Morales is a playmaker who transformed Vancouver when he joined the team in 2014, winning MLS Newcomer of the Year that season. The experienced Chilean is one of the best passers in MLS and the midfield maestro for the Whitecaps.

INTERNATIONAL: Morales has represented the Chilean national team at senior level 11 times between 2008-10, playing for legendary coach Marcelo Bielsa and scoring three goals for his country. He also played for Chile at the U-20 and U-23 levels.

OUTSIDE MLS: He began his career in Chile for Huachipato before moving to Universidad de Chile. In 2008, he went to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, returning to Universidad de Chile on loan in 2012 before moving to Spanish club Malaga on loan in 2013. He made the deal permanent the following season. Morales won a Chilean league title and domestic cup with U. de Chile, three league titles with Dinamo, two Croatian domestic cups and the Croatian SuperCup. He also won the 2015 Amway Canadian Championship with the Whitecaps.