Abel Walatee ( ; born 22 February 2004) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Sydney FC. Born a Liberian refugee in Ghana, he represents Australia at youth level.
Early life Born in Ghana, Abel moved to Liberia at a young age to live with his grandmother. At age 8, he moved to Australia to live with his mother and father.
Club career
Western United On 16 April 2024, Walatee made his debut for Western United as an academy graduate, coming off the bench in a 3–3 draw with Adelaide United. His first goal for the club would come five days later, scoring seven minutes after coming off the bench against Perth Glory. At the end of the 2023–24 season, Walatee would sign a two-year professional contract with Western United.
Following the suspension of Western United's participation ahead of the 2025–26 season, all players – including Walatee – were released from their contracts in September 2025.
Sydney FC Walatee signed a four-year contract with Sydney FC on 16 September 2025. His debut for the club was in the opening round of the 2025–26 A-League Men, coming off the bench in a 2–1 loss against Adelaide United. On 13 December 2025, Walatee would score five minutes into his starting debut, scoring the only goal in Sydney FC's 1–0 win over Perth Glory.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWestern United2023–24A-League Men3100—00312024–25A-League Men22310—002332025–26A-League Men—10—0010Total254200000274Sydney FC2025–26A-League Men14100—00141Career total395200000415
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