# Steven Moreira

> Defender · Cape Verde · [Columbus Crew](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1684) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/44303)

## Quick facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Age | 31 |
| Date of birth | 1994-08-13 |
| Nationality | Cape Verde |
| Position | Defender |
| Jersey | #31 |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Current club | [Columbus Crew](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1684) |
| Competition | [Major League Soccer](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/27) |

## Season snapshot

| Metric | Value |
| --- | ---: |
| Season | 2023 |
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Appearances | 40 |
| Minutes | 3525 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Average rating | 6.93 |

## Last matches

| Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Sun 21 Jun | World Cup | Uruguay | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.71 |
| Mon 15 Jun | World Cup | Spain | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | — | 6.67 |
| Sun 24 May | Major League Soccer | Atlanta United | 69 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.03 |
| Sat 16 May | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia Union | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.46 |
| Wed 13 May | Major League Soccer | New York RB | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | — | 6.49 |

## Profile

### Dependable veteran presence with modest season returns

## Profile
Steven Moreira is a 31-year-old Cape Verde-born defender currently on the books at Columbus Crew[^fact-1]. The profile is that of a seasoned, primarily defensive-minded squad member rather than a high-volume attacking outlet[^fact-1].

## Season form
Usage this season has been limited but consistent: 12 appearances producing 977 minutes on the pitch, indicating a regular rotational involvement rather than full-time status[^fact-2]. Output on the data sheet is modest — the provider rating averages 6.62 across the season, which frames performances as steady but rarely eye-catching[^fact-3]. No event-level attacking or chance-creation numbers are provided in the supplied facts, so conclusions are confined to appearances, minutes and the single provider rating[^fact-2][^fact-3].

## Availability & momentum
Fitness and selection appear reliable enough to reach double figures in appearances and near-1,000 minutes, implying matchday availability when called upon[^fact-2]. There is no supplied fact listing a recent injury or absence, and the minutes total suggests continued involvement into the current campaign rather than an early-season exit[^fact-2]. The provider rating of 6.62 offers a snapshot of ongoing form: competent, with room to swing higher or lower depending on match context[^fact-3].

## What to watch
Next assignment is away to Philadelphia Union on 2026-05-16T23:30:00+00:00 — a fresh benchmark for both selection and form ahead of the midseason stretch[^fact-4]. For role clarity and value decisions, monitor whether selection patterns keep him near the 977-minute mark for season usage or whether minutes spike beyond the current rotational level[^fact-2]. The provider-rating baseline of 6.62 gives a measurable target: any sustained run above that figure would mark an uptick from the season baseline, while a series below it would confirm the current conservative assessment[^fact-3].

### Cited facts

[^fact-1]: **Identity** — 31 years old · Cape Verde · Defender · current club Columbus Crew.
[^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 12 appearances (2026), 977 minutes on the pitch.
[^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.62 across the season.
[^fact-4]: **Next fixture** — Next: Philadelphia Union on 2026-05-16T23:30:00+00:00.

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