José Luis Morales Nogales

José Luis Morales is a Spanish centre-forward born in Madrid on 23 July 1987. He developed at ADC Brunete and began his senior career with AD Parla in Spain’s fourth tier before joining CF Fuenlabrada. At Fuenlabrada, Morales scored 20 goals in the 2010–11 season, earning a move to Levante’s reserve side in 2011. A loan to SD Eibar in 2013–14 helped Eibar secure promotion to La Liga, and Morales then returned to Levante to establish himself in the top flight. Known as “El Comandante,” he became Levante’s leading La Liga scorer and made 311 appearances with 69 goals during his first spell. In 2022, after Levante’s relegation, he joined Villarreal, where he scored 25 goals in 80 appearances and featured in European competition. Morales returned to Levante in July 2024 and helped the club win the 2024–25 Segunda División title, featuring in all 42 league matches.