Rafael Morales (footballer, born 1892)

Rafael Morales Veloso (6 December 1892 – 24 August 1932), also known as Morales II, was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol.

He was the brother of fellow footballer Antonio Morales.

Playing career
Rafael Morales was born on 6 December 1892 in Madrid, and began his footballing career at his hometown club Sociedad Gimnástica in 1911, at the age of 19, making his debut on 29 October in a friendly match against Madrid FC, netting twice to help his side to a 3–0 win. In the following week, on 5 November, he again scored twice in a friendly, this time for a 6–1 win. He played as a right winger.

In January 1912, Morales was signed by FC Barcelona, playing only in the reserve team in his first season there. Due to the impossibility of playing in the first team, he signed for RCD Espanyol ahead of the 1912–13 season, but following a brief stint in which he only played six competitive matches, he then returned to Barcelona, where he played until 1915. In total, he played 38 games with the Barcelona club, including 8 competitive matches in the Catalan championship. He finished his career at Sabadell FC between 1915 and 1917.

Rafael played alongside his brother Antonio at Espanyol, Barcelona, and even at Sabadell, so in order to avoid confusion between them in the match chronicles, the press began referring to him as Morales II to distinguish him from his older brother "Morales I".

Death
Morales died in Barcelona on 24 August 1932, at the age of 39.