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Kiki Ramos Joins Haiti for U-17 World Cup
Stephen Ramos, a Vélez Sársfield forward, switches to Haiti for U-17 World Cup after being Argentine national.
In brief
Stephen Ramos, a Vélez Sársfield forward, switches to Haiti for U-17 World Cup after being Argentine national. Stephen Ramos, born in Haiti, joins Haiti's U-17 team for 2026 World Cup after being adopted by an Argentine family. Originally reported by Infobae.
Kiki Ramos joins Haiti for U-17 World Cup

Stephen Ramos, a Vélez Sársfield forward, represents Haiti in the 2026 U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
“Stephen Oscar Ramos, alias Kiki, nacido el 3 de abril de 2009 en Puerto Príncipe. El joven jugador del Vélez Sársfield elige a Haití y se unirá a la selección Sub-17”
Ramos born in Haiti, adopted by Argentina

Kiki Ramos was born in Puerto Príncipe, Haiti on April 3, 2009, and adopted by an Argentine family before the 2010 earthquake.
“Antes del terremoto ya habían hecho todos los papeles, cuando pasó yo ya estaba ahí en el orfanato en Haití y por suerte fui uno de los chicos a los que no les pasó nada”
Ramos plays for Argentina U-17

Ramos scored a goal for Argentina U-17 in friendlies against Ecuador before being called up by Haiti.
“Fue una sensación hermosa marcar un tanto con esta camiseta. Inmediatamente se me vino a la mente mi familia y mis amigos que me acompañan en todo momento desde chiquito”
Ramos chooses Haiti for World Cup
Ramos selected Haiti for the 2026 U-17 World Cup, which runs from November 19 to December 13 in Qatar.
“Para mí es un sueño representar a Argentina y un orgullo vestir esta camiseta tan hermosa. Desde muy chiquito que lo sueño y ojalá pueda estar a la altura todas las veces que me toque”
Haiti U-17 team details
Haiti will compete in Group D with France, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay at the 2026 U-17 World Cup.
Ramos's future plans
Ramos stated he does not plan to return to Haiti but may consider it when he grows older.
“No pensé en volver, pero quizá cuando sea más grande me llegue el interés”
Ramos's background
Ramos played for Vélez Sársfield's youth teams and is known for speed and one-on-one skills.
The big picture
Stephen Ramos, born in Haiti, joins Haiti's U-17 team for 2026 World Cup after being adopted by an Argentine family.



