Steven Moreira

COL

• #31 • Right Back

Steven Moreira

COL

• #31 • Right Back

National Team

Cabo Verde

Position (Secondary)

RB (CB)

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

76.2

90/758

Impact score

6.5

458/758

Defender rank

55th

55/296

All rank

211th

211/758

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

29th/298 DEF

76.2

Passing

19th/298 DEF

79.7

Crossing

108th/230 DEF

60.5

Ball Carrying

63rd/266 DEF

73.7

1 V 1 Defending

10th/294 DEF

83.5

Positioning

209th/298 DEF

63.8

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1948

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Full TimeEastern Conference

DC United

2-1

Columbus Crew

Audi Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 9, 2026

Sep 12, 11:30pm UTCEastern Conference

Columbus Crew

New York RB

Lower.com Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 19, 11:30pm UTCEastern Conference

CF Montréal

Columbus Crew

Stade Saputo • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sep 27, 11:00pm UTCEastern Conference

Columbus Crew

Inter Miami

Lower.com Field • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

Jul 27, 2026

One shot in Saturday's win

Moreira generated one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Cincinnati.

Analysis: Moreira made his first MLS start since his excellent World Cup run with Cape Verde, helping his club side take down their in-state rivals. He put one shot on target for just the third time this season, also creating one chance in his second straight match. He helped contain the high-powered Cincinnati attack too, winning one tackle, intercepting one pass and making one clearance. He was subbed off in the 85th minute for Malte Amundsen.

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.