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Steven Moreira
Cape Verdean footballer (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Steven Moreira (born 13 August 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back or centre-back for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Born in France, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.
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Club career
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Moreira first began with AS Champs-sur-Marne in 2000, staying there for five years until he joined US Torcy in 2005.[5] He later joined the Rennes youth academy in 2009, and secured a professional contract with the Breton side in 2013, scoring his first goal for Rennes on 19 January 2016 in a Coupe de France match,[6] netting his team's only goal in a 3–1 loss to Bourg-en-Bresse.[7] Moreria joined FC Lorient on 30 August 2016 for a reported €1.2 million, signing a four-year deal.[8][9] He scored a goal against RC Lens in the second round of the Coupe de la Ligue in August 2016,[10] and on 29 January scored the only goal in a victory versus eventual Ligue 2 champions Reims.[11]
Moreira was transferred to Toulouse on 10 August 2018 and agreed to terms on a three-year deal.[12][13] He incurred a three-match suspension following a red card received during a match against Marseille on 24 November 2019.[14][15] On 15 February 2020, he was shown a red card for a foul on Adam Ounas, resulting in another three-match suspension.[16][17][18] He would score his only league goal for the club on 26 September 2020, contributing to a 3–1 victory at home for Les Violets.[19] On 20 March 2021, Moreira received a red card in a 1–0 defeat against Niort, serving a three-match suspension as a result.[20][21]
In August 2021, Moreira signed with Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on a free transfer until the end of the 2021 season, with team options to extend his contract until the end of the 2023 season.[22][23] He would go on to appear in eight total matches in his first season, including making his team debut in the Campeones Cup victory versus Cruz Azul.[24] On 27 August 2022, Moreira scored his first goal for the Crew, a right-footed volley in the 96th minute to tie Hell is Real rivals FC Cincinnati 2–2.[25] During the 2023 season, Moreira became a key contributor at centre-back for a Columbus side that won MLS Cup. Described as having a "unique role",[26] he was given the freedom to carry the ball high into the midfield or make line-splitting passes.[27] After the final, it was announced that he extended his contract until 2025, with an option for 2026.[23][28]
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International career
Born in France, Moreira is of Cape Verdean descent, and is a former France youth international. He played at the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 European Championship, finishing as the runner-up.[22] He was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a set of friendlies in October 2023.[29] He debuted with Cape Verde in a 5–1 loss to Algeria on 12 October 2023.[30] Moreira was part of the Cape Verde team that made the Quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[31]
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Style of play
Moreira has mainly been deployed as a right-back in his career. Since 2023, he has shifted to a right-sided centre-back in a back three. Speaking about the change, Moreira said: "I no longer play in my position, which was right-back. I play as a defender in a three-man defense and I have incredible freedom. I find myself almost often in front of goal."[23]
Personal life
Moreira is Muslim and fasts during the month of Ramadan.[32]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 11 May 2025[33]
- Includes Coupe de France, U.S. Open Cup
- Includes Coupe de la Ligue
- Appearance(s) in Campeones Cup
- Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
- Appearance(s) in MLS Cup playoffs
- Seven appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup, Five appearances in Leagues Cup, One appearance in Campeones Cup
International
- As of match played 19 November 2024[34]
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Honours
Columbus Crew
- MLS Cup: 2023
- Leagues Cup: 2024
- Campeones Cup: 2021
- CONCACAF Champions Cup runner-up: 2024
Individual
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