Steven Moreira

AI Scouting Report

Moreira is the quintessential modern "libero" masquerading as a center-back in Wilfried Nancy’s high-functioning Columbus system. While the data classifies him as a midfielder, his true value lies in his role as a primary ball-distributor from the deep half, evidenced by a massive 65.3 passes per 90 that places him in the league’s top 5%. His 90.1% completion rate isn't just safety-first recycling; it is the heartbeat of a Tier-C team playing Tier-A football. Counterintuitively, his low defensive volume—sitting below average in duels (44.2%) and press intensity—isn't a sign of laziness, but rather a byproduct of a side that dominates possession so thoroughly he rarely has to scrap.