Summary

Steven Moreira (Cape Verde), Defender, 21 caps, model: 0.5% to score anytime at WC 2026

Steven Moreira

#31 Defender Columbus Crew (USA) Cape Verde

Steven Moreira is a 32-year-old defender for Columbus Crew (USA) and Cape Verde. He has earned 21 caps for Cape Verde. Our model puts Cape Verde's title chance at 0% with a 29% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

21 Caps

0 Goals

0 Season goals

0 Assists

6.58 Form rating

Age32Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)Weight159 lbsMarket value€707K

View next match prediction See Cape Verde team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Steven Moreira · the model’s read

Steven Moreira brings 21 caps for Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Columbus Crew (USA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Moreira's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.5% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.01 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Steven Moreira: World Cup 2026 Form

How Steven has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.5

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.5

Last match vs Uruguay

6.5

vs Spain

90 min

6.5

vs Uruguay

90 min

Steven Moreira: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (64 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.5

Career baseline 6.8

0.5 Shotsper 90 min 0.56

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.16

— Key passesper 90 min 0.65

1.5 Tacklesper 90 min 1.16

1 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.51

1.5 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.27

44 Touchesper 90 min 69

At World Cup 2026, Steven is rating 6.5 — below his 6.8 career baseline.

Cape Verde defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Steven lines up behind for Cape Verde at World Cup 2026 in Group H.

Vozinha Goalkeeper 7.5 Career rating

Stopira Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Roberto Lopes Defender 0.85 Tackles / 90

Edilson Borges Defender 1.12 Tackles / 90

Logan Costa Defender 0.86 Tackles / 90

Wagner Pina Defender 2.23 Tackles / 90

Steven Moreira: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Toulouse

2018 - 2021

Lorient

2016 - 2018

Rennes

2013 - 2016

Rennes II

2011 - 2014

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× American MLS Cup 2023

1× Campeones Cup 2021

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 2

1× American MLS Cup
2023
1× Campeones Cup
2021

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Steven's career.

3 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

2 AchievementsMajor honours

MLS Team Of The Week Columbus Crew ·

MLS

Selection

MLS Best XI Columbus Crew ·

MLS

Selection

MLS Defender Of The Year Columbus Crew

Award

Steven Moreira: Quick Facts

#31Shirt number

32Age

1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)Height

159 lbsWeight

Noisy-le-Grand, FranceBirthplace

Columbus Crew (USA)Club

Part of the Cape Verde squad at World Cup 2026

Cape Verde team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Steven Moreira play?

Steven Moreira plays as a Defender for Columbus Crew (USA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Cape Verde.

How many caps does Steven Moreira have?

Steven Moreira has 21 international caps for Cape Verde.

What trophies has Steven Moreira won?

Steven Moreira has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include American MLS Cup (x1), Campeones Cup (x1).

What is Cape Verde's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Cape Verde at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 29% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Cape Verde in at World Cup 2026?

Cape Verde are in Group H at World Cup 2026, facing Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia.