José Moreira
Encyclopedia
José Filipe da Silva Moreira OIH (born 20 March 1982) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for Swansea City
in Wales
, as a goalkeeper.
, Porto District
, Moreira preferred to play as an attacking midfielder in his early years but, following the advice of father José, soon changed his playing position and took trials for Sport Comércio e Salgueiros.
In 1997, at only 15 years-of-age, Moreira caught the eye of the biggest Portuguese clubs — Sporting Clube de Portugal, F.C. Porto, Boavista F.C. and Sport Lisboa e Benfica. As Águias made the best bid to Salgueiros and won the race to sign the youngster. Due to his young age, Benfica decided it was best to keep Moreira in Salgueiros for two more years. When he arrived to the Estádio da Luz, Moreira was called for a mini-tour with the team in the Azores
, making his unofficial debut for the senior squad.
coach Agostinho Oliveira for the European Championships
in Sweden
, with the national team winning the title. Subsequently, he returned to Benfica, being called by team manager Jupp Heynckes
to join the pre-season tour in Austria
. At the time, two of the three senior goalkeepers were not available (Carlos Bossio
was in Argentina
and Nuno Santos was injured, leaving Robert Enke
as the only available keeper). Without a competition for the substitutes bench, Moreira was called to sit in for several matches during August and December 1999 (he was only 17 years old). He would only play two years later, in a home game against Vitória de Guimarães, replacing the injured Enke after 24 minutes, and delivering a clean sheet
on his professional debut, in a 0–0 draw.
Moreira had also time to conquer the junior national championship in 2000, adding the Toulon Tournament
for the U-20
, after beating Colombia
in the final 2–1. He would be the team's first option in 9 March 2002, in a 2–0 success at Gil Vicente FC. When German
Enke left at the end of the 2001–02 season to sign with Spain
's FC Barcelona
, Moreira became the number one choice from then on.
During 2003–04, Moreira made his debut in European competitions
, playing in the UEFA Cup against Molde FK (at home, in a 3-0 win). The season ended with Benfica, led by José Antonio Camacho
, winning the Portuguese Cup
after beating Porto (at the time managed by José Mourinho
). With the season over, Moreira was called to join the under-21 squad
for the Vale do Tejo International Tournament. Portugal won and Moreira was elected the best goalkeeper in the competition. Towards the end of the season, he renewed his link until 2010.
With the arrival of Quim from Sporting Clube de Braga in August 2004, Moreira began suffering stiff competition for the starting job. He contributed with 15 games as Benfica won the league title after 11 years but, on 18 October 2005, underwent surgery to his right knee
, which caused him to miss most of 2005–06.
Upon his return to competition, Moreira found himself having to compete for backup goalkeeper duties with recently signed Brazil
ian Marcelo Moretto
, the same happening in the 2006–07 season. Moretto was then loaned to Greece
's AEK Athens in August 2007.
The 2007–08 campaign brought a new challenge to Moreira, as the club signed 33-year-old Hans-Jörg Butt
, known for taking free kicks
and penalties
. When it seemed Moreira was set to become Benfica’s first-choice goalkeeper again, he suffered another injury, this time on his left knee, which forced him to again undergo surgery in July 2007, with this translating into four months off the pitch.
In a turbulent 2008–09, where all three goalkeepers went from first to third-choice in a matter of weeks, Moreira appeared in 14 league matches, as Benfica finished third. Following the arrival of another Brazilian, Júlio César
, signed from C.F. Os Belenenses in the next off-season, alongside manager Jorge Jesus, he was demoted to third-choice. In June 2010, as his contract was not renewed, it looked like he would leave the club after an 11-year link, with speculation arising that he would join Lisbon
neighbours Sporting. However, after Quim was released from the club, later rejoining Braga, he eventually put pen to paper a new three-year contract.
Moreira was again third-choice in 2010–11, behind César and newly-signed Roberto
. He did appear in several Portuguese League Cup games
, including the final
against F.C. Paços de Ferreira, where he stopped a Manuel José
penalty
in an eventual 2–1 win, Benfica's third consecutive in the tournament.
, for an undisclosed fee.
at under-17
, under-18, under-19
, under-20 and under-21 levels
, also appearing for the B-side.
He was picked by senior team manager Luiz Felipe Scolari
, alongside Ricardo
and Quim, for UEFA Euro 2004, contested on home soil. Portugal came very close to winning it, but lost in a huge upset to Greece
in a final played in Benfica's home ground; however, he did not take any part in the tournament.
In a one-and-half-month period in the summer of 2004, Moreira represented Portugal at the Under-21 European Championship
in Germany
and acted as backup at Euro 2004, before a trip to Athens
for the Summer Olympics
, where he started
.
On 12 August 2009, five years after his Euro 2004 selection, he finally made his full squad debut, playing 30 minutes in a friendly win in Liechtenstein
(3–0).
in Ericeira
. He also likes to collect wine bottles.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, as a goalkeeper.
Early years
Born in MassarelosMassarelos
Massarelos is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Porto. It has a population of 7,756 inhabitants and a total area of 1.94 km².The municipality includes parts of the city's old downtown, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site...
, Porto District
Porto District
The District of Porto , sometimes Oporto in English, is located on the north-west coast of Portugal. The district capital is the city of Porto, the second largest city in the country...
, Moreira preferred to play as an attacking midfielder in his early years but, following the advice of father José, soon changed his playing position and took trials for Sport Comércio e Salgueiros.
In 1997, at only 15 years-of-age, Moreira caught the eye of the biggest Portuguese clubs — Sporting Clube de Portugal, F.C. Porto, Boavista F.C. and Sport Lisboa e Benfica. As Águias made the best bid to Salgueiros and won the race to sign the youngster. Due to his young age, Benfica decided it was best to keep Moreira in Salgueiros for two more years. When he arrived to the Estádio da Luz, Moreira was called for a mini-tour with the team in the Azores
Azores
The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, and is located about west from Lisbon and about east from the east coast of North America. The islands, and their economic exclusion zone, form the Autonomous Region of the...
, making his unofficial debut for the senior squad.
Benfica
In 1999, Moreira was selected by the Portuguese U–18Portugal national under-18 football team
-FIFA Junior Tournament/UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship:*1961, 1994, 1999 champions*1964, 1971, 1988, 1992, 1997 second-place*1960, 1968 third-place*1993, 1998 fourth-place...
coach Agostinho Oliveira for the European Championships
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, with the national team winning the title. Subsequently, he returned to Benfica, being called by team manager Jupp Heynckes
Jupp Heynckes
Josef "Jupp" Heynckes is a German football coach and former player. As player he belonged to the core of the team of Borussia Mönchengladbach in its golden era of the 1960s and 1970s where he won many national championships and the Cup as well as the UEFA Cup...
to join the pre-season tour in Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. At the time, two of the three senior goalkeepers were not available (Carlos Bossio
Carlos Bossio
Carlos Gustavo Bossio is an Argentine football goalkeeper who currently plays for Querétaro FC of the Mexico....
was in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and Nuno Santos was injured, leaving Robert Enke
Robert Enke
Robert Enke was a German football goalkeeper.Enke played at leading clubs in several European countries, namely Barcelona, Benfica and Fenerbahçe, but made the majority of his appearances for Bundesliga side Hannover 96 in his homeland.He won eight full international caps for the German national...
as the only available keeper). Without a competition for the substitutes bench, Moreira was called to sit in for several matches during August and December 1999 (he was only 17 years old). He would only play two years later, in a home game against Vitória de Guimarães, replacing the injured Enke after 24 minutes, and delivering a clean sheet
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
on his professional debut, in a 0–0 draw.
Moreira had also time to conquer the junior national championship in 2000, adding the Toulon Tournament
Toulon Tournament
The Toulon Tournament is a football tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams...
for the U-20
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
, after beating Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
in the final 2–1. He would be the team's first option in 9 March 2002, in a 2–0 success at Gil Vicente FC. When German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Enke left at the end of the 2001–02 season to sign with Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
's FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
, Moreira became the number one choice from then on.
During 2003–04, Moreira made his debut in European competitions
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
, playing in the UEFA Cup against Molde FK (at home, in a 3-0 win). The season ended with Benfica, led by José Antonio Camacho
José Antonio Camacho
José Antonio Camacho Alfaro is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a left defender, and the current coach of the China PR national football team....
, winning the Portuguese Cup
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
after beating Porto (at the time managed by José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
). With the season over, Moreira was called to join the under-21 squad
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
for the Vale do Tejo International Tournament. Portugal won and Moreira was elected the best goalkeeper in the competition. Towards the end of the season, he renewed his link until 2010.
With the arrival of Quim from Sporting Clube de Braga in August 2004, Moreira began suffering stiff competition for the starting job. He contributed with 15 games as Benfica won the league title after 11 years but, on 18 October 2005, underwent surgery to his right knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
, which caused him to miss most of 2005–06.
Upon his return to competition, Moreira found himself having to compete for backup goalkeeper duties with recently signed Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Marcelo Moretto
Marcelo Moretto
Marcelo Moretto de Souza, known as Moretto is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Avaí Futebol Clube as a goalkeeper.-Early years:...
, the same happening in the 2006–07 season. Moretto was then loaned to Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
's AEK Athens in August 2007.
The 2007–08 campaign brought a new challenge to Moreira, as the club signed 33-year-old Hans-Jörg Butt
Hans-Jörg Butt
Hans-Jörg Butt is a German footballer who plays for FC Bayern Munich in the German League, as a goalkeeper.Known for taking penalty kicks, he netted nearly 30 goals in Germany's top flight...
, known for taking free kicks
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
and penalties
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
. When it seemed Moreira was set to become Benfica’s first-choice goalkeeper again, he suffered another injury, this time on his left knee, which forced him to again undergo surgery in July 2007, with this translating into four months off the pitch.
In a turbulent 2008–09, where all three goalkeepers went from first to third-choice in a matter of weeks, Moreira appeared in 14 league matches, as Benfica finished third. Following the arrival of another Brazilian, Júlio César
Júlio César Jacobi
Júlio César Jacobi , known as Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Granada CF in Spain on loan from S.L. Benfica in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
, signed from C.F. Os Belenenses in the next off-season, alongside manager Jorge Jesus, he was demoted to third-choice. In June 2010, as his contract was not renewed, it looked like he would leave the club after an 11-year link, with speculation arising that he would join Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
neighbours Sporting. However, after Quim was released from the club, later rejoining Braga, he eventually put pen to paper a new three-year contract.
Moreira was again third-choice in 2010–11, behind César and newly-signed Roberto
Roberto Jiménez Gago
Roberto Jiménez Gago , simply Roberto, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Zaragoza as a goalkeeper.-Atlético Madrid:...
. He did appear in several Portuguese League Cup games
2010–11 Taça da Liga
The 2010–11 Taça da Liga was the fourth edition of the portuguese Taça da Liga. The first matches were played on August 8, 2010. The final was scheduled on April 23, 2011 where Benfica beat Paços de Ferreira 2-1, and won their third title. The final was played at the Estadio Cidade de Coimbra,...
, including the final
2011 Taça da Liga Final
- External links :** * *...
against F.C. Paços de Ferreira, where he stopped a Manuel José
Manuel José Vieira
Manuel José Azevedo Vieira , known as Manuel José, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for F.C. Paços de Ferreira in the Portuguese first division....
penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
in an eventual 2–1 win, Benfica's third consecutive in the tournament.
Swansea City
On 8 July 2011, after 12 years with Benfica, Moreira joined newly promoted Premier League club Swansea CitySwansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
, for an undisclosed fee.
International career
Internationally, Moreira represented PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
at under-17
Portugal national under-17 football team
The Portugal national under-17 football team represents Portugal in international football at this age level and is controlled by Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, the governing body for football in Portugal.-FIFA U-17 World Cup Championship Record:...
, under-18, under-19
Portugal national under-19 football team
-Current squad:*The following players have been called up to participate in the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Qualifying round.*National team caps and goals correct as of 8 November 2009.*Please note some of these players play for their club's reserve team....
, under-20 and under-21 levels
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
, also appearing for the B-side.
He was picked by senior team manager Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari , ComIH , also known as Felipão in Brazil and Phil Scolari in the United Kingdom, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian football manager. He is currently the manager of Palmeiras. He served as the manager of the Portuguese national team from July 12, 2003 to June 30, 2008...
, alongside Ricardo
Ricardo Pereira
Ricardo Alexandre Martins Soares Pereira, OIH , simply Ricardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Vitória de Setúbal as a goalkeeper....
and Quim, for UEFA Euro 2004, contested on home soil. Portugal came very close to winning it, but lost in a huge upset to Greece
Greece national football team
The Greece national football team represents Greece in association football and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation, the governing body for football in Greece. Greece's home ground is Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus and their head coach is Fernando Santos...
in a final played in Benfica's home ground; however, he did not take any part in the tournament.
In a one-and-half-month period in the summer of 2004, Moreira represented Portugal at the Under-21 European Championship
2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2004 was the 14th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Germany between 27 May and 8 June 2004.Italy U-21s won the competition for the fifth time...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and acted as backup at Euro 2004, before a trip to Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
for the Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
, where he started
Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad...
.
On 12 August 2009, five years after his Euro 2004 selection, he finally made his full squad debut, playing 30 minutes in a friendly win in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein national football team
The Liechtenstein national football team is the national football team of Liechtenstein and is controlled by the Liechtenstein Football Association. The organisation is known as the Liechtensteiner Fussballverband in German. The team's first match was an unofficial match against Malta in Seoul, a...
(3–0).
Club
- Portuguese League: 2004–05, 2009–10
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2003–04; Runner-up 2004–05 - Portuguese Supercup: 2005
- Portuguese League Cup: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
Country
- UEFA European Under-18 ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
: 1999 - Toulon TournamentToulon TournamentThe Toulon Tournament is a football tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams...
: 2000 - UEFA European Football ChampionshipUEFA European Football ChampionshipThe UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by UEFA . Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the UEFA European Nations Cup, changing to the current...
: Runner-up 2004
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Benfica B | 1999–00 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000–01 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | |
| Benfica | 2001–02 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002–03 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 46 | 0 | |
| 2004–05 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2005–06 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2009–10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 147 | 0 | |
| Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
2011–12 2011–12 Premier League The 2011–12 Premier League is the twentieth season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2011–12 fixtures were announced on 17 June 2011 at 9:00 BST. The season began on 13 August 2011 and is due to end on 13 May 2012... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career Total | 143 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 178 | 0 | |
Personal life
Aside football endeavors, Moreira fathered his first baby, a girl named Beatriz, on 17 May 2005. He married his girlfriend, Maria João, on 15 June 2007 at a farmFarm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
in Ericeira
Ericeira
Ericeira is a fishing and seaside resort town on the west coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Mafra, about 35 km north-west of the centre of Lisbon...
. He also likes to collect wine bottles.