Steven Moreira stats
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S. Moreira
Columbus CrewDefender
S. Moreira vs Toronto
8 games played, 1 more on the benchSteven Moreira's next match is on Saturday at 20:30 against Toronto. See how Steven Moreira did in earlier matches against Toronto.
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COLvTOR
Saturday 20:30Sat 20:30Before the next match
Columbus Crew v Toronto, SaturdayWhat Toronto allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against Toronto in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
Best odds on S. Moreira
Odds OutliersSteven Moreira 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Steven Moreira has appeared in 28 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,202 minutes at an average rating of 6.60. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,202 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 26 | 6.60 |
 World Cup | 4 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.92 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.17 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.99 |
| Total | 37 | 2,895 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 30 | 5.86 |
Attacking stats
Steven Moreira has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 169 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Steven Moreira has 0 assists and 22 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. Steven Moreira has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 1.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Steven Moreira has completed 1359 of 1501 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Steven Moreira completes 10 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 54 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
Steven Moreira makes 26 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 85 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Steven Moreira has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (12 appearances), also at right back (11) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Columbus Crew squad
W. Abou Ali
27 yrs#9
J. Thiaré
33 yrs#19
A. Zaroury
25 yrs#21
L. Giaccone
25 yrs#26
G. Tapia
24 yrs#33
C. Adams
18 yrs#46
J. Martínez
33 yrs#77
D. Chambost
29 yrs#7
S. Rodríguez
26 yrs#8
B. Méndez
29 yrs#10
A. Sejdić
29 yrs#14
T. Habroune20 yrs#16S. Bangoura
24 yrs#17
A. Gomes
33 yrs#20
M. Farsi
26 yrs#23T. Karumanchi23 yrs#50
32 yrs
30 yrs
Cape Verde squad
Benchimol24 yrs#9
N. da Costa35 yrs#9
G. Rodrigues35 yrs#11
D. Livramento25 yrs#14
W. Semedo32 yrs#17
T. Arcanjo25 yrs#18
R. Mendes36 yrs#20
H. Varela24 yrs#29
J. Cabral28 yrs#77
K. Lenini29 yrs#6
Djé23 yrs#8
L. Duarte29 yrs#15
D. Duarte27 yrs#23
A. Santos21 yrs#35
J. Monteiro32 yrs#35
J. Paulo28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,728 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 39 | 6.78 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 315 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.74 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,253 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 24 | 6.95 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 40 | 3,525 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 49 | 6.93 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 401 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6.94 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,786 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 48 | 6.95 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 7 | 527 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 7.02 |
About Steven Moreira
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Steven Moreira has featured across 28 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2202 minutes. Steven Moreira has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.54 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Steven Moreira has created 19 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (42% success rate). Steven Moreira has contributed 22 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Steven Moreira has registered 26 tackles (16 won), 23 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1359 from 1501 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Steven Moreira has won 54 of 124 total duels.
Discipline
Steven Moreira has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 11.
About Steven Moreira
Steven Moreira is a 32-year-old defender playing for Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer, representing Cape Verde. Steven Moreira is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 13 August 1994.
Most recent appearance
Steven Moreira's most recent match was away at Cincinnati on July 17th. Columbus Crew won 0-2. Steven Moreira played 66 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- July 17th0-2 winatCincinnati(66 mins, rating 6.47)
- November 15th3-1 winvsCharlotte(90 mins, rating 7.06)
- December 3rd3-2 lossatOrlando City(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- June 4th0-2 winatCF Montréal(81 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.88)
- April 5th0-1 lossvsNew York RB(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Steven Moreira and Columbus Crew are next in action on October 18th against Toronto in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs Toronto match preview.
Teammates at Columbus Crew
Steven Moreira currently plays alongside Amar Sejdić, Sekou Bangoura, André Gomes, Anass Zaroury, Steven Moreira, Luke Pruter, Tarun Karumanchi, Dylan Chambost, Santiago Rodríguez, Nicholas Hagen, Andrés Herrera, Stanislav Lapkes, Josef Martínez, Cesar Ruvalcaba, Evan Bush, Brooks Lennon, Brais Méndez, Gonzalo Tapia, Eric Bailly, Jamal Thiaré, Wessam Abou Ali, Patrick Schulte, Rudy Camacho, Lautaro Giaccone, Mohamed Farsi, Malte Amundsen, Tristan Brown, Taha Habroune, Chase Adams and Sean Zawadzki at Columbus Crew.