Steven Moreira
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Steven Moreira 2026 season stats
As a right back, Steven Moreira has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,136 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 1,136 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 6.62 |
 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 | 23 | 1,829 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 5.43 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.70 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.24 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.32 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.00 | 82 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.71 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 54 |
Steven Moreira has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Steven Moreira has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 126 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 787 | 62.40 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 703 | 55.70 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 2.54 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.16 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 99 | 7.84 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 74 | 5.86 | 59 |
Steven Moreira has completed 703 of 787 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.63 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.35 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 41 |
| Duels won | 29 | 2.30 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.63 | 15 |
| Touches | 1010 | 80.00 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 137 | 10.85 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.32 | 28 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.32 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.03 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.35 | 81 |
Steven Moreira completes 8 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 0.79 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.03 | 43 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.35 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 3.64 | 46 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.32 | 56 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Steven Moreira makes 10 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 114 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.71 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.08 | 17 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 91 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.03 | 14 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Steven Moreira has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (7 appearances), also at right center back (5) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,253 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 24 | 6.95 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,786 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 48 | 6.95 |
| 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 14 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1136 minutes. Steven Moreira has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Steven Moreira has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (47% success rate). Steven Moreira has contributed 12 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Steven Moreira has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 13 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 703 from 787 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Steven Moreira has won 29 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Steven Moreira has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 4.
About Steven Moreira
Steven Moreira is a 31-year-old defender playing for Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer, representing France. 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 Argentina on September 11th. Columbus Crew lost 3-2. Steven Moreira played 120 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Steven Moreira and Columbus Crew are next in action on November 21st against New York City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at Columbus Crew
Steven Moreira currently plays alongside Malte Amundsen, Hugo Picard, Amar Sejdić, Mohamed Farsi, Jamal Thiaré, Lautaro Giaccone, Cole Mrowka, Chase Adams, Luke Pruter, Andrés Herrera, Dylan Chambost, Brooks Lennon, Eric Bailly, Max Arfsten, Cesar Ruvalcaba, Taha Habroune, Owen Presthus, Patrick Schulte, Evan Bush, Stanislav Lapkes, Nariman Akhundzada, Tristan Brown, Brais Méndez, Steven Moreira, Sekou Tidiany Bangoura, Wessam Abou Ali, Nicholas Hagen, Dániel Gazdag, Rudy Camacho and Sean Zawadzki at Columbus Crew.