Romel V. Wallen

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Romel Vaughn Wallen (born 29 June 1980) is a Jamaican former footballer. He is now a FIFA-licensed broker, [1] [2] based in the United Kingdom. [3] [4] [5] He has emerged as a top sports agent [6] [7] [8] for Caribbean football players who play professionally in United States and Europe. [9] "Romel Wallen vs Phil Graham". [10] [11] Wallen brokered the #1 pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. [1] [12]

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Football career

Youth international and collegiate player; [13] [14] [15] Wallen earned 21 caps representing Jamaica, primarily under the guidance of Jamaica's only FIFA World Cup coach, Brazilian, René Simões. Competed in the 1995/6 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship, hosted in Trinidad. [16]

Education

Wallen was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A Wolmer's Schools graduate, also studied in United States, where he graduated from The Hotchkiss School in June 2000. After gaining a scholarship to attend #1 US liberal arts college, Williams College, [17] he earned a bachelor's degree (BA) in Political Science and Psychology (2004). [18] [19]

Sports management

Wallen is founder of London-based sports brokerage, Pro Goals Sports Capital. [20] [21] [22] [23]

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