Bruno Daniel Pereira Castro Moreira (born 6 September 1987) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career

Born in the village of Landim, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Moreira finished his development at S.C. Braga. He started as a senior with amateurs G.D. Joane, then went on to spend the following five seasons in the Segunda Liga, with Varzim S.C. and Moreirense FC.[2]

In summer 2012, Moreira moved to the Primeira Liga with C.D. Nacional. His first game in the competition took place on 26 August, as he came as a 75th-minute substitute in a 3−1 away loss against former club Moreirense.[3] His first goal arrived on 17 February of the following year, in a 1−1 draw at F.C. Paços de Ferreira.[4] Whilst under contract with the Madeirans, he was loaned to PFC CSKA Sofia from Bulgaria, being released in January 2014 and signing for G.D. Chaves of the second division.[5]

On 16 June 2014, Moreira moved to Paços Ferreira on a two-year deal.[6] During his spell, he was always his team's top scorer, whilst competing in the top tier.[7][8][9]

Moreira moved to Thai Premier League champions Buriram United F.C. on 17 May 2016.[10] Returned to Portugal the following year, he went on to represent Paços and Rio Ave FC, signing for the latter on a free transfer on 19 May 2018 after the former's relegation.[11]

On 7 January 2021, Moreira joined top-flight Portimonense SC.[12] He returned to division two in June, on a contract at C.D. Trofense.[13]

Moreira retired on 28 November 2023 aged 36, following a brief stint with AR São Martinho in the Porto regional leagues.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[15]
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Braga B 2005–06 Segunda Divisão 11 2 — — — 11 2
Joane 2006–07 Terceira Divisão — — — — —
Varzim 2007–08 Liga de Honra 12 4 0 0 0 0 — 12 4
2008–09 20 4 1 0 0 0 — 21 4
2009–10 28 6 2 1 2 0 — 32 7
2010–11 9 1 2 0 1 0 — 12 1
Total 69 15 5 1 3 0 — 77 16
Moreirense 2010–11 Liga de Honra 14 3 0 0 0 0 — 14 3
2011–12 27 10 3 2 5 2 — 35 14
Total 41 13 3 2 5 2 — 49 17
Nacional 2012–13 Primeira Liga 12 1 0 0 1 0 — 13 1
CSKA Sofia (loan) 2013–14 A Group 9 1 2 0 — — 11 1
Chaves 2013–14 Segunda Liga 8 0 0 0 0 0 — 8 0
Paços Ferreira 2014–15 Primeira Liga 28 10 3 4 0 0 — 31 14
2015–16 29 14 2 4 2 0 — 33 18
Total 57 24 5 8 2 0 — 64 32
Buriram United 2016 Thai League 1 13 5 1 0 — 0 0 14 5
Paços Ferreira 2017–18 Primeira Liga 32 4 0 0 4 0 — 36 4
Rio Ave 2018–19 Primeira Liga 30 9 1 1 4 0 2[c] 0 37 10
2019–20 Primeira Liga 27 3 3 0 4 1 — 34 4
2020–21 Primeira Liga 8 0 1 0 — 3[c] 1 12 1
Total 65 12 5 1 8 1 5 1 83 15
Portimonense 2020–21 Primeira Liga 16 0 0 0 — — 16 0
Trofense 2021–22 Liga Portugal 2 15 1 2 0 1 0 — 18 1
São Martinho 2023–24 AF Porto – Elite Division 4 0 — — — 4 0
Career total 352 78 23 12 24 3 5 1 404 94
  1. ^ Includes Taça de Portugal, Bulgarian Cup, Thai FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Taça da Liga
  3. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bruno Moreira" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. ^ Simões de Abreu, Alexandra (19 November 2022). ""Fui o melhor marcador português da I Liga e a seguir o Benfica fez-me uma proposta ainda mais baixa do que tinha no Paços de Ferreira"" ["I was the best Portuguese scorer in the I League and after that Benfica made me an even lower offer than what I had at Paços de Ferreira"]. Expresso (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Recém-promovido Moreirense conquista primeiro triunfo" [Newly promoted Moreirense get first win] (in Portuguese). TSF. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Bruno Moreira "trava" Paços de Ferreira" [Bruno Moreira "stops" Paços de Ferreira]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 17 February 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Bruno Moreira é reforço" [Bruno Moreira is an addition]. Record (in Portuguese). 31 January 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  6. ^ Ruela, João (16 June 2014). "Bruno Moreira reforça ataque do Paços de Ferreira" [Bruno Moreira bolsters Paços de Ferreira offence]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  7. ^ Calhau, Pedro (28 October 2014). "Goleador português da Liga agarra "a nova oportunidade"" [League's Portuguese goal scorer seizes "new opportunity"] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Bruno Moreira: "Seleção é um sonho, mas não passa muito disso"" [Bruno Moreira: "National team is a dream, but not much more than that"] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Bruno Moreira isola Paços de Ferreira no quinto lugar" [Bruno Moreira leaves Paços de Ferreira alone in fifth place]. Público (in Portuguese). 11 January 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  10. ^ Chittinand, Tor (17 May 2016). "Buriram seal Moreira deal". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Oficial: Bruno Moreira assina por três épocas" [Official: Bruno Moreira signs for three seasons]. Record (in Portuguese). 19 May 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  12. ^ "OFICIAL: Bruno Moreira e Ewerton reforçam o Portimonense" [OFFICIAL: Bruno Moreira and Ewerton bolster Portimonense] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  13. ^ Matos, Diogo (29 June 2021). "Bruno Moreira é o primeiro reforço do Trofense para 2021/22" [Bruno Moreira is Trofense's first reinforcement for 2021/22]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  14. ^ "Bruno Moreira anuncia fim da carreira aos 36 anos" [Bruno Moreira announces end of career at age 36]. Record (in Portuguese). 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  15. ^ Bruno Moreira at Soccerway
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Moreira
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