Steven Moreira
31-Year-Old
Columbus Crew
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Moreira had an excellent 2024 campaign and was awarded the MLS Defender of the Year for his contributions. He was excellent on both ends of the pitch, as he recorded five goal contributions (two goals and three assists) and kept four clean sheets across 25 starts. Much of his value doesn't show up on the stat sheet, though. He was stout defensively and started many Columbus counter attacks, but didn't often finish those moves. In 2025, he should remain a crucial part of the Crew's defense and attack, making him a solid and consistent fantasy asset.
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.
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.
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Three tackles in draw
Moreira had three tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Uruguay.
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Plays full game
Moreira registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Spain.
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Experienced right-back
Moreira has been named in Cape Verde's World Cup squad and is expected to start at right-back throughout the competition.
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Four shots Sunday
Moreira registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.
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Starting Saturday
Moreira (not injury related) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Sporting Kansas City.
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