Steven Moreira

COL

• #31 • Center Back

Steven Moreira

COL

• #31 • Center Back

National Team

Cabo Verde

Position (Secondary)

CB (RB)

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 13, 1994 (32)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

159 lb

Club

Columbus Crew

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

70.2

135/701

Impact score

5.8

419/701

Defender rank

94th

94/281

All rank

279th

279/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

45th/287 DEF

70.2

Passing

20th/287 DEF

78.7

Crossing

148th/216 DEF

59.2

Ball Carrying

82nd/251 DEF

71.2

1 V 1 Defending

14th/281 DEF

80.3

Positioning

232nd/284 DEF

60.5

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1488

Minutes

Goals

Assists

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News

Jul 4, 2026

Fully active during knockout game

Moreira logged one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created during Cape Verde's 3-2 loss Friday to Argentina.

Analysis: In terms of Cape Verde's group-stage finale, Moreira barely played, logging only one minute June 27 against Saudi Arabia. Despite no wins, his country advanced to the World Cup's knockout stage, during which Cabo Verde and reigning champion Argentina would compete. Moreira was added to the Cape Verdeans' starting XI, and his biggest impact would be on their first goal via a pass to Ryan Mendes. Even though Moreira did not record an assist, Mendes subsequently did, as his received pass is how he directly contributed to Deroy Duarte's game-equalizing goal. Because of it, the matchup required extra time, for which Moreira not only played every minute but also updated his tournament's minute-high to 120. During the World Cup, he logged seven clearances, three tackles won, two interceptions and a chance created.

Jun 21, 2026

Three tackles in draw

Moreira had three tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Uruguay.

Analysis: Moreira got the start at right-back in Sunday's 2-2 World Cup draw against Uruguay and helped Cape Verde weather heavy pressure from a Uruguay side that finished with 17 shot attempts to Cape Verde's 15. He put in a full defensive shift as part of a back line that was breached twice before halftime but regrouped after the break to help salvage a crucial point, finishing with three tackles (three won), one interception, two blocks and two clearances. The dramatic comeback draw leaves Cape Verde needing a positive result against Saudi Arabia to punch their ticket out of Group H.