Abel Walatee

Abel Walatee (/ˈæ.bəl ˈwɒ.lə.ti/;^[1] born 22 February 2004) is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Sydney FC.^[2][3][4] Born a Liberian refugee in Ghana, he represents Australia at youth level.

Abel Walatee

Personal information
Full name	Abel Walatee
Date of birth	(2004-02-22) 22 February 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Ghana
Position	Winger
Team information
Current team	Sydney FC
Number	11
Youth career
2015–2017	North Sunshine Eagles
	Green Gully
	FFV NTC
	Melbourne City
2021–2023	Western United
2023	AB
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Western United NPL	38	(6)
2024–2025	Western United NPL	23	(11)
2024–2025	Western United	25	(4)
2025–	Sydney FC	0	(0)
International career‡
2025–	Australia U23	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 September 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 September 2025

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.^[5]

Club career

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.^[6][7] Walatee later signed a four-year contract with Sydney FC on 16 September 2025.^[8]