N’Golo Kanté is a French footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the Premier League club Chelsea and is a member of the France national team. Counted by many as one of the world’s best midfielders, Kanté is praised for his work rate and defensive abilities. Kanté debuted as a professional with Boulogne in 2012, as a substitute in one Ligue 2 game, and played three seasons in the third division the following season. Then, he signed for Ligue 2 side Caen on a free transfer, finished third, and won promotion to Ligue 1. He stayed at the club for one more year.

In 2015, Kanté signed for Leicester City for £ 5.6 million and played a crucial part in their first Premier League title. In the following season, he joined Chelsea for a fee of £32 million and again won the league, making him the first outfield player to win consecutive league titles with different clubs since Eric Cantona in 1992 and 1993. Additionally, he has won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, the FWA Footballer of the Year, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. The UEFA Men’s Midfielder of the year award went to him in 2021.

Kanté debuted for France at the senior international level in 2016 and was a member of the runner-up squad at the 2016 European Championship. Kanté was named the French Player of the Year in 2017, an honor first earned by a player from the Premier League in seven years, and twelve months later was a key member of France’s world championship-winning squad.

N’Golo Kanté Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	N’Golo Kanté
Nick Name	• Kanté • NG
Age	32 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Islam
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Birth Place	Paris, France
Date of Birth	29 March 1991
Nationality	• French • Malian
Residence	London, England
Home Town	Paris, France
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Not Available
Father’s Name	Not Available
Brothers	None
Sisters	Elder Sister “Niama” died of a heart attack before the 2018 World Cup.
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Jude Littler
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Jude Littler
Marriage Date	Not Available
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	A Diploma in Accountancy
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager	Karim Douis
Football Career
Debut Club	In May 2012, he made his professional soccer debut as he turned out for Boulogne in a Ligue 2 match against Monaco.
Debut International	In March 2016, he made his international debut for the French national team in a friendly match against the Netherlands. He came in as Lassana Diarra’s replacement in a 3-2 victory.
Current Team(s)	• 7 (Chelsea F.C.) • 13 (France National Team)
Jersey Number	• 14 (Leicester City) • 7 (Chelsea F.C.) • 5 (France National Team) • 13 (France National Team)
Position	Defensive Midfielder
Coach/Mentor	Thomas Tuchel
Achievements (main ones)	Not Available
Strengths	• Tackling • Ball winning ability • Energy • Workrate • Defensive Positioning • Stamina
Weaknesses	• Creativity • Long Shots • Passing Range
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet inches- 5’5”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 69 kg in pounds- 152 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Black, He has Malian ancestry on both his parents’ side. In fact, his mother and father were born in Mali.
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	• Short Height • Bald Head
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	Not Available
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defensive Midfielder
Favorite Car	Mini Cooper
Favorite Food	Thieboudienne
Favorite Song	Ramenez la coupe à la maison
Favorite Footballers	Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Kanté is a practicing Muslim. In 1980, his parents migrated to France from Mali and he was born in Paris. His parents lived in a small apartment in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine. N’Golo’s father died shortly after he turned 11, and his elder sister Niama passed away from a heart attack before the 2018 Worldup.

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He was named after King Ngolo Diarra of the Bamana Empire. He had a younger sister who was in the youth system at Suresnes. Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo were his favorite players while growing up. During his time as a Boulogne player, he obtained a diploma in accounting at the age of 21.

He commuted to training on a kick scooter at Boulogne at the start of his professional career and bought his first car in England, a Mini Hatch, when he moved there because it was easy to learn to drive in. In addition to Kanté being aware of the public perception that he is a shy and private individual, he said that stories about him, like those about Jamie Vardy, were often exaggerated.

“NG” is Kanté’s nickname, and he enjoys playing tennis outside of football. His go-to karaoke song is Vegedream’s “Ramenez la coupe à la maison”. During his initiation at Chelsea, which he described as a “stressful moment,” his teammates said he was not loud enough. His favorite dish is thieboudienne, which his mother makes.

N’Golo Kanté Net Worth

N’golo Kante earns £6.1 million every year as salary and his current estimated net worth is a staggering £25 million as of 2023 records. Additionally, several media sources claim that he has a Football Market value of £80million.

N’Golo Kante’s house and the number of cars the talented footballer owns are two topics that currently thrill many Chelsea FC fans. It is because everyone gets shocked when they find out that N’golo Kante is a millionaire footballer who leads a very modest lifestyle.

The super-talented midfielder earns as much as £16,931 every week but currently only owns and drives a 2nd-hand Mini Cooper subcompact car. He doesn’t own a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Range Rover, or any other fancy car. He only owns a Mini Cooper.

Kenté had looked set to end his time with Adidas last year when he started wearing blacked-out PUMA boots while training. But Adidas has managed to persuade him to sign a new deal that will keep him bound to the brand for the foreseeable future. The standard practice is for players to try out other brands before their current contract ends, and Kanté looked to be talking to Adidas German neighbors PUMA after he trained in both the ONE and Future silos, but now he’s officially an Adidas player again.

The fact that he was on the verge of signing something with PUMA may have helped Kanté wrangle a better, better deal with Adidas in terms of exposure and finance. Since April, Kanté has worn the white “Virtuso Pack” and now that Adidas has signed the contract, we can expect him to switch to the current “Encryption Pack” when he plays at Chelsea.

We have already mentioned that N’golo Kante is very humble and modest, so it is quite difficult to tell if he takes part in charitable activities often or not. Even so, one popular story about him shows that he is probably the only player in the Premier League who does not participate in any form of tax evasion.

The details of the story revealed that when N’golo Kante signed for Chelsea F.C, he was advised to use an offshore account for receiving his salary to enjoy tax benefits. In a surprise move, the young footballer declined the offer by saying that he was “okay” with whatever take-home he gets after heavy taxes have been removed from his salary. As the very first example of honesty and humility in the world of English football, this incredible story will go down in history.

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Football Career

• Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes in the western suburbs of the capital, where he spent a decade. In the opinion of assistant manager Pierre Ville, Kanté remained unknown to big teams due to his small stature and selfless style of play. During this time he was rejected from the academy at Clairefontaine.
• He joined the reserve team of Boulogne in 2010 through the contacts of Suresnes’ president. On 18 May 2012, he made his professional debut in the last match of the Ligue 2 season, with his already relegated team losing to Monaco by a score of 1–2. He replaced Virgile Reset for the final 11 minutes.
• During the 2012–13 season, he played in the third-tier Championnat National and missed only one league game. It was on 10 August that he scored his first senior goal, the only one in a win over Luzenac at the Stade de la Libération, and he went on to score two more.
• The 2013-2014 season saw him play all 38 games for Caen in Ligue 2 as they finished third in the league, earning a promotion to Ligue 1. He scored his first goal of the season in his second match against Laval on 9 August; he equalized again in a 3–2 victory against Istres on 11 April 2014.
• Kanté played 37 games as Caen remained in the top flight the next season; his only absence was due to a suspension for sending him off in a 0–1 home loss to Rennes on 30 August. In a 3–0 victory over Evian three weeks ago, he scored their first goal of the season. The more balls he recovered over the course of the season, the more than any other player in Europe.
• Steven Walsh scouted Kanté for Premier League team Leicester City, who had previously facilitated the transfers of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez. It was reported that Kanté would be the successor to Esteban Cambiasso.
• In August 2015, he signed a four-year contract with Leicester City, reported to be worth €8 million (£5.6 million). Five days later, he replaced Vardy for the final eight minutes of a 4–2 home win over Sunderland. His first Premier League goal came in a 2–1 win at home against Watford on 7 November.
• His continually impressive displays for Leicester earned him much praise and plaudits, and he was widely considered a major factor in their excellent season as they won the Premier League in 2015–16, consistently making a high number of tackles and interceptions.
• Mali approached Kanté ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Kanté has not played for France in any of their youth teams. Kanté declined on the grounds that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1. The Mali FA extended another invitation to Kanté in January 2016, although he said that he was still undecided about which national team to represent if France extended it.
• In April, he was named one of four Leicester players in the PFA Team of the Year. As of the end of the 2015–16 Premier League season, Kanté had accumulated 175 tackles (31 more than any other player) and 157 interceptions (15 more than any other player).
• Against the Netherlands and Russia in friendlies on 17 March 2016, Kanté was selected for the France senior squad for the first time. He made his debut eight days later against the former, replacing Lassana Diarra at halftime of a 3–2 win at the Amsterdam Arena. His first start came on 29 March, his 25th birthday, in a 4–2 victory over Russia at the Stade de France; Dimitri Payet also scored.
• In July 2016, Kanté signed a five-year contract with Chelsea, who paid a reported £ 32 million transfer fee. Arsenal allegedly backed out of the deal due to agent fees which totaled more than £10 million and signed Granit Xhaka instead. Due to disputes relating to the sharing of agent fees, Kanté received death threats, a claim which he later denied. Kanté was given the number 7 shirt, which had been vacant since Ramires was sacked in January.
• After competing for France, Kanté took part in his first competitive match by starting the opening game of Euro 2016 against Romania; I made the most passes, tackles, interceptions, covered the most distance, and assisted Dimitri Payet’s winning goal in a 2–1 victory. 
• On 15 August 2016, Kanté started the first game of their season against West Ham United. He picked up a yellow card in the first three minutes of the game, but as the game went on, he shone, helping Chelsea to a 2–1 victory. For the first time since moving to London, he faced his former team, Leicester City, and was named Man of the Match in a 3–0 victory. Chelsea defeated Manchester United 4–0 at home on 23 October, when he scored his first Chelsea goal.
• According to L’Équipe, Kanté was named the world’s sixth-best footballer in 2016. Kanté scored the only goal in Stamford Bridge’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United on 13 March 2017. He was named man of the match and scored in the 51st minute.
• Kanté was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second time this season on 20 April. Additionally, he won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, and Premier League Player of the Season awards. Kanté becomes the first player to win back-to-back top-flight titles in England with two clubs since Eric Cantona in 1993.
• During the 2017 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Didier Deschamps named him to the 23-man French squad. At the tournament, he played in all 7 matches for France. Kanté was named man-of-the-match in a 0–0 draw against Denmark in the final match of the group stage, and on 15 July, he started France’s 4–2 victory over Croatia in the final.
• Kanné, nominated for the Ballon d’Or in October 2017, won the award. On 19 May 2018, he would go on to win an FA Cup after appearing for the full 90 minutes against Manchester United in the final, winning 1–0. He was named BBC Sport’s Man of the Match.
• Chelsea signed him to a five-year contract on 23 November 2018, making him the Premier League’s highest-paid player. Kanté scored Chelsea’s first goal in the 2–1 EFL Cup semi-final second leg win over Tottenham Hotspur. On aggregate, the score was 2–2 after 90 minutes, with Chelsea winning the shootout 4–2. Kanté scored on his 300th club appearance, a 2–2 draw at home against Burnley on 22 April.
• Kanté started the 2018–19 Europa League final despite being ill and dominating Arsenal’s midfield as Chelsea won 4–1.
• Chelsea suffered a 4–0 defeat to Manchester United on the opening day of the 2019 Premier League season. Kanté started from the bench. He has been out for almost a month including missing the Champions League opener against Valencia because of an ankle injury. Kanté scored the only goal as Stamford Bridge lost 1–2 to Liverpool on 22 September 2019. Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori was nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for his first goal of the season.
• Kanté scored his 150th Chelsea goal against Manchester City in a 1–2 away loss on 23 November. During the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, Kanté chose to train at home after Chelsea resumed on-site training. In spite of the fact that he will miss the remainder of the season, the club supported him in his stance.
• Kanté was very impressive in the 3–1 away victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League opener on 14 September 2020. As Chelsea defeated Atlético Madrid 1–0 in the Champions League round of 16 on 23 February 2021, he made his 200th appearance with the club across all competitions.
• He was widely lauded for his performance against the Spanish sides, Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, in the Champions League semifinals. In the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final in Porto, he won his first UEFA Champions League after Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1–0.
• The match-winning performances Kanté had in Chelsea’s run to the final of the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League season prompted some to deem him the apparent successor to former France and Chelsea player Claude Makélélé, who is among the best defensive midfielders in history.
• Kanté was called up to the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020 in May 2021.
• Kanté was named the UEFA Men’s Midfielder of the Year on 26 August 2021 but lost out to Chelsea teammate Jorginho for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2021, Kanté tested positive for the virus and was required to stay in isolation for 10 days. Kanté was one of five Chelsea players selected for the final 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist on 8 October.

Facts About N’Golo Kanté

• Having not represented France in any age group team, he was approached by Mali’s national team to represent them at the 2015 African Cup of Nations. A second invitation was sent in January 2016, but Kante didn’t respond.
• At the age of 8, he joined the soccer team of JS Suresnes.
• Despite consistently delivering good performances while growing up, he remained off the radar of big clubs due to his selfless playing style and small frame.
• Leicester City brought him to England in August 2015, on a 4-year deal reported to be worth €8 million (£5.6 million).
• In April 2016, he was included in the PFA Team of the Year alongside three of his Leicester City teammates (Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, and Wes Morgan).
• He won another English league title after his debut season (2016/17) with Chelsea. During the season, he was selected as a member of the PFA Team of the Year for the second straight year.
• In the 2016/17 season, he won the FWA Footballer of the Year award, Premier League Player of the Season award, and PFA Players’ Player of the Year award.
• He grew up in a small apartment in a financially limited household.
• When he made his professional debut for Boulogne, he used to travel to training on a kick scooter.

FAQs

Gerard Moreno Balagueró (born 7 April 1992) is a Spanish professional football player who plays as a striker for La Liga club Villarreal and the Spanish national team. As a player, he has represented Villarreal, Mallorca, and Espanyol, winning the 2021 Europa League and two Zarra Trophies with the first club he played for.

On 13 August 2015, Moreno signed a five-year contract with fellow league side Espanyol, who purchased 50% of his rights for €1.5 million. He made his full debut for Spain in 2019 by being part of the squad at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament in France.

Gerard Moreno Bio/Wiki

The table below contains information about Spanish footballer Gerard Moreno in a concise manner. It is a great tool to get a quick overview of Gerard Moreno’s profile with a minimum amount of effort.

Birth Name	Gerard Moreno Balagueró
Nick Name	Gerard
Age	31 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity (Roman Catholic)
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born Place	Santa Perpètua
Date of Birth	7 April 1992
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Santa Perpètua
Home Town	Santa Perpètua
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Family
Mother’s Name	Mrs Balagueró
Father’s Name	Didac Moreno
Brother(s)	1 – Name Not Available
Sister(s)	None
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Nuria Moreno
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Nuria Moreno
Marriage Date	29 June 2018
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- • Melissa Morena • Marta Moreno Sons- None
Education
School	Damm, Espanyol and Badalona
College/University	Damm, Espanyol and Badalona
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	You First Sports
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2019: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona • July 2018:Villarreal CF • 2013: RCD Mallorca • 2012: Villarreal CF • 2011: Villarreal CF B
Debut International	• 2019: Spain national football team
Jersey Number	• 7 (Villarreal CF) • 9 (Spain national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Villarreal CF • Spain national football team
Coach/Mentor	Unai Emery Etxegoien
Position	Attack – Centre-Forward
Foot	Left
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet inches- 5’11”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 77 kg in pounds- 170 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Black
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

Gerard Moreno biography provides details about his Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents, Family, Wife (Nuria), Children (Melissa and Marta), Lifestyle, and Personal Life Net Worth.

This is the Life History of the Spanish Goal Machine in a nutshell. As a boy, he was taught to have the heart of a lion and to be able to withstand anything life throws at him.

We will tell the story of the Spaniard from when he was young to when he achieved fame.

Introductory paragraph and Preamble

Gerard Moreno’s biography of his early life and rise will surely satisfy your appetite for autobiographies. Villarreal Legend’s life journey is best summed up by the following.

It is true that everyone knows he is a complete footballer with a long list of goals to his name at the age of 29. Spain’s best player – at the time of writing – is without a doubt him.

In spite of his accolades, few football fans are familiar with Gerard Moreno’s Life Story. For the love of soccer, Woodgram has taken it a step further to produce it. Let’s get started.

Childhood Story of Gerard Moreno

First of all, he goes by the full name of Gerard Moreno Balagueró.

In the Spanish town of Santa Perpètua, he was born on the 7th day of April 1992 to Didac Moreno and a little-known mother.

Gerard Moreno is the first child and one of the two children (himself and a brother) born of his parents’ marital union.

Years of Growing Up

He spent his childhood in Catalonia, the northeastern corner of Spain. Gerard Moreno grew up with his little brother, who made his childhood so complete.

Gerard developed this strong-headed approach to life as a boy because of the teachings of his parents – notably his dad.

Early on, Didac Moreno taught Gerard and his brother the importance of being prepared for anything life throws at them and the importance of sacrifice.

Gerard Moreno and his brother spent a lot of time with their father when they were children. Didac taught his sons life lessons.

It is very unusual for a father to teach his children the virtue of doggedness at such a young age. It was almost as if Didac Moreno knew his sons would not have an easy life – especially Gerard in his quest to succeed in life.

In terms of the future, Gerard Moreno’s childhood revolves around his dreams of becoming a professional footballer.

In narrow passageways and small fields near his family home, he spent many hours playing soccer.

The Childhood Accident that Scarred Gerard Moreno

A big scar left by football on Moreno’s face reflects his personality now. Here’s what happened.

The ball fell on top of the goal net while he was playing soccer with his friends. Gerard hurriedly ran to the net to collect the ball, an activity that required climbing. After Gerrard reached the top and collected the ball, he slipped.

He had a tear on his face, which led to the poor lad receiving a total of 27 stitches. He still expressed his desire to pursue a career despite the injury.

Gerard Moreno’s parents were there for him throughout his difficult times. They have promised to guide him on the path to success. His parents took it upon themselves to groom him in the act of being a dog.

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Family background of Gerard Moreno

The footballer comes from a humble, hardworking family whose values are centered around being kind to one another, loving each other, and showing respect for each other.

In case you didn’t know, the Spaniard is the son of a footballer. The game runs in his veins – he comes from a footballing family. Gerard Moreno’s father is a retired footballer who retired when Gerard and his brother were still very young.

Gerard Moreno’s mother, however, is an educated homemaker. She is ultimately responsible for the well-being of her husband (Didac Moreno), as well as her two sons, Gerard, and his brother. The Spaniard comes from a humble background.

Origins of the Gerard Moreno family

First and foremost, the striker is from one of those Barcelona suburbs near the coast of northeastern Spain. Our family origin below can help explain Santa Perpetua de Mogoda – Gerard Moreno’s family history.

The Footballer is the most popular person in his hometown, Santa Perpetua de Mogoda, which has about 26,000 people. The town is known for its parks, churches, and the Biblioteca Josep Jardi, a library.

Education and career development for Gerard Moreno

With the dawn of the new millennium, he began a new chapter in his life. Once the time was right, the youngster enrolled in a Barcelona-based program that’s run by the Club de Futbol Damm.

Gerard and Carles Casanova (a rising kid footballer) were accepted with Damm at the earliest age. They were more street soccer stars who were picked due to their outstanding performances in local games.

Early on, Gerard began doing very unusual things with the soccer ball, far bigger than what kids his age could do. His level of influence in the program has grown rapidly due to his strong mentality.

Within a year (age nine), he was deemed ready to participate in trials for bigger academies in Barcelona. Espanyol (one of the biggest academies in Barcelona) invited the youngster for trials that year.

Story of Gerard Moreno in football

Despite high expectations, the rising star passed his trials with flying colors and was inducted into Blanquiazules’ academy roster. The reason Espanyol signed Gerard was his love affair with scoring goals, then at Damm.

Gerard was regarded at Espanyol as someone with a mature mind – so much bigger than his years. He was a 10-year-old leader who scored many goals (especially with his head) and led his team to many victories.

Additionally, little Garard served as a ballboy for the Espanyol senior team. Ra*l Tamudo (one of Espanyol’s greatest footballers) celebrated a goal with the youngster while his parents and family watched in joy.

Story of Gerard Moreno’s rejection

He continued to be one of the top prospects for Espanyol until the unexpected happened at the age of 15.

In 2007, Gerard faced the greatest disappointment of his entire life for something he had no control over.

As you know, Espanyol kicked him out of their academy when they realized he did not have the body to succeed. Because of that, the academy empowered other forwards.

Gerard had a hard time explaining the whole situation. The poor boy, upon hearing the news, left the academy that very same day – with the Espanyol jersey he was wearing. The experience would stay with him forever.

Gerard Moreno’s family provided support for him

In truth, any child who has been rejected by a soccer academy knows only too well how damaging psychological effects and deep emotional pain it can cause.

Gerard Moreno was mentally prepared for this kind of pain. His dad’s (Didac’s) childhood teachings were put into practice during that time. This made him a dogged person.

The act of expecting the best, hoping for the best, preparing for the worse, and not being surprised by disappointment.

Gerard found solace while away from what appeared to be a troubled reality by remembering these words. Gerard Moreno’s parents, along with the rest of his family members, advised him to move on – which he did. His words:

It helped me not to become overwhelmed with rejection when my parents and brother were mentally prepared for the situation. TRULY, THESE THINGS HAPPEN.

Acceptance of Badalona

If one academy football door closes, another will surely open. Within weeks of facing rejection, Club de F*tbol Badalona took Gerard Moreno in with open arms.

This is a Spanish football academy based in Badalona, in the autonomous region of Catalonia. Gerard Moreno’s parents lived in the same region. A mere 25 minutes away (19.4 km) from their family home.

How Gerard Moreno became famous

Along with consuming the right nutrition to boost his growth, the buddling youngster vowed to become a force to be reckoned with.

Gerard Moreno’s family was delighted to hear that the boy – in his second year with CF Badalona – broke a league record by scoring 42 goals.

As a player, he was like Raul Gonzales, because of his kicking abilities, good movement, and scoring abilities. Additionally, he is a fiercely competitive individual, at times even surprising for a player of his age.

It was revealed by Manolo González, Gerard Moreno’s coach at Badalona.

Gerard’s record-breaking performance caught the attention of the Espanyol academy management. Their action of chasing away an asset that was once theirs was regrettable. ‘Llu*s Planagumà, the former coach of the Espanyol, confessed;’

He had shown the officials that they were wrong. Now he is in charge.

The Story of Gerard Moreno Villarreal

As an academy star, my final season with CF Badalona went even better. Gerard scored 41 goals for the club in 34 games in 2010. Real Madrid and Villarreal were among the bigger clubs interested in the youngster.

As Gerard Moreno’s Dad observed these suitors, he knew what would happen next – an invitation to inspect training facilities. In order to dream big, start small, he chose Villarreal CF over Real Madrid.

They showed us the Club’s facilities and explained what life would be like living in the East of Spain. Finally, my father gave Villareal some words of wisdom.

Before he joined the club, Gerard visited Villarreal CF facilities. The rising star of Spanish football continued to score goals at the club, a feat that catapulted him into senior football.

His dues were paid through a loan

Gerard decided to go elsewhere to gain experience on 8 July 2013. A loan agreement was reached with RCD Mallorca (second division in Spain). After scoring 12 goals to save his club from relegation, Gerard gained momentum there.

After scoring that many goals in such a short period of time, the youngster returned to Villarreal, who were already relegated from La Liga. The youngster returned with a mission in mind.

Success Story of Gerard Moreno

The Spaniard’s ultimate goal was to play in La Liga. It is important to note that his Villarreal CF played in LaLiga2 during the 2012/2013 season.

Spanish top-flight clubs coveted Gerard Moreno’s goal-scoring predatory instincts. He was so good that one of those La Liga teams signed him.

Having a forgiving heart

Gerard Moreno surprised many by joining the club (Espanyol) that rejected him. Many thought it was an act of sweet revenge for the forward. However, his actions proved he had a forgiving heart.

The truth of the matter is that Gerard everyone knows his personality – that he is oblivious to grudges. The return to Espanyol proved that he is a good man.

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Villarreal’s return and the integration of the Spanish National Team

The Spanish striker, who scored 39 goals for RCD Espanyol, returned to his old club on the 12th of June 2018.

Since returning to Villarreal, Gerard has shown he is a predator – not just for goals but for determining a match’s outcome.

Gerard Moreno did not play for Spain at any level of youth. Due to his family roots, he was a member of the Catalonian national football team.

Catalonia is not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA, but its players are eligible to play for Spain.

Becoming Spain’s best striker in 2020/2021

As a result of his rapid rise in popularity, Spanish football authorities had no choice but to call him. Gerard played his first match for Spain on the 15th of October. Having been called up, he has blossomed into the perfect replacement for Fernando Torres.

Gerard Moreno exhibited this rare quality of a finisher with the Yellow Submarine. As a footballer, he became more complete thanks to his goals, which earned him some honors.

When Unai Emery joined Villarreal from Arsenal, everything changed – even for Gerard Moreno. Gerard was given more freedom and movement on the pitch by the Spanish coach.

Now that Gerard Moreno has a 100 million clause on him, he is a big part of the success in Europe.

After the life tumbles of his youth, Villarreal’s forward has now exploded at the age of 29. In the likes of Arnaut Danjuma, Samuel Chukwueze, and others, Moreno has no doubt brought out the best in his teammates.

Gerard now rubs shoulders with big names like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, etc. As Woodgram always says, the rest of this biography is now history.

Wife of Gerard Moreno: Nuria Moreno

Behind the successful Santa Perpetua native is a glamorous WAG. She is none other than Nuria Moreno. Having dated and then married his childhood best friend, Gerard Moreno is a lucky man.

From the photo above, you could smell deep friendship. In school, Niria and Gerard knew each other when they were teens. Despite being rejected by Espanyol, she has remained by his side.

Nuria’s family hails from Catalonia, the same region where her husband is from. They had been dating for nine years before deciding to take their relationship to the next level.

On the 29th of June 2018 Gerard Moreno and his wife Nuria had a lavish wedding ceremony.

The couple has been blessed with children since their marriage. Nuria and Gerard welcomed their first child on April 4th, 2017 (before their wedding). She was named Melissa Moreno.

Nuria gave birth to their second daughter, Marta Moreno, three years later, after becoming pregnant again. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was born on March 3, 2020.

While the father of two has a busy career schedule, he still makes time for his family. His family seems so happy and content.

Additionally, as observed, Nuria and Gerard have both made conscious efforts to keep the faces of their children private.

Fun Time with Nuria, Melissa, and Marta

Gerard Moreno’s family enjoys Halloween every year. The father of three reveals the skeleton within him on this day. Nuria prefers a simple bat hat.

Personal Life

If you know his character outside of football, you will have a more complete picture of him. The video below answers the question – Who is Gerard Moreno?

Gerard has a very good heart, which is the first thing one notices about him. He is humble, according to a former manager in Spain.

He is a decent, honest, hard-working guy who has the patience and humility to wait, and work hard to improve. This is why you’d let him marry your daughter.

Family of Gerard Moreno

His family is one of life’s greatest blessings, according to the Santa Perpètua native. In fact, no amount of football money can replace the time Gerard Moreno spends with his immediate and extended family.

By doing simple things together, the entire household builds deep and loving relationships. A good example is having dinner as a family. Below we’ll tell you more about Balagueró’s parents and brother.

A short biographical sketch of About Gerard Moreno’s Father

Every year, Didac Moreno celebrates his birthday on the 28th of April. His father was a former footballer who played amateur football in Spain as a number 10.

In our research, Didac Moreno made it to the Tercera División (Spanish football’s fourth tier) before hanging up his boots (retiring from the game). The super dad had a hard time dealing with retirement. Fortunately, his son now lives the life of his dreams.

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A short biographical sketch of Gerard Moreno’s Mother

First and foremost, she celebrates her birthday on the 27th of August every year. Her family is from Catalonia, which is located in northeastern Spain, like her husband’s.

Moreno’s mother used the name Balagueró before she married Didac. In the picture below, she has a motherly presence that is comforting for the members of her family.

A short biographical sketch of Gerard Moreno Brother

According to what we are aware of, the Forward has only one sibling. In addition to Gerard Moreno, Gerard’s brother also became a footballer like him. Although he is not the breadwinner of his family, he plays as a number 10 for the team.

According to Marca, the Moreno brothers are very close to each other. They can often be seen visiting other sports centers during the holiday seasons. However, long tennis remains their favourite sport.

Gerard Moreno Net Worth

In March 2018, Gerard Moreno’s worth was estimated at $22 Million, up from $2.2 Million at the start of his Villareal campaign. Moreno’s net worth has been rising steadily since April 2022.

In terms of price, it was around $17.60M after some minor changes, and it’s been reached twice now because he’s been so good in front of goal this season. Gerald Moreno’s net worth is currently estimated at $40 million.

Gerard Moreno Stats/ Rating In FIFA 22

Moreno is a 31 year old striker who currently plays for Villarreal CF in Spain as a striker. In FIFA 22, his overall rating is 86, and he has a potential of 86. The skillmoves rating for Gerard Moreno is a 3-star rating.

When he shoots, he prefers to use his left foot. According to him, he has a high / medium work rate. In accordance with our database, Gerard Moreno’s height is 180 cm cm and his weight is estimated to be 77 kg kg. At the moment, Gerard Moreno is playing with numbers 9 and 7.

Club Career

Villarreal

• Born in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda, Barcelona, Catalonia, Moreno joined Villarreal in 2010 from local club Badalona.
• He made his debut for Rayo Vallecano’s reserves on 5 March 2011 while still a junior, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–2 loss at home against Rayo Vallecano.
• In his earlier years, he also represented the third team, scoring at an astonishing rate in the Tercera División division.
• He scored his first professional goal on 10 December 2011, contributing to a 3–1 Segunda División victory at home over Xerez.
• A year later, he made his debut with Villarreal’s main squad, starting the 1–0 loss at Elche.
• On 25 January 2013, he scored his first goal for the Yellow Submarine in a 3–0 win over Sabadell.
• Moreno joined Mallorca of the second tier on a season-long loan on 8 July 2013.
• Upon returning to Villarreal, he was promoted to the first team now in La Liga.
• In the Spanish top flight, Moreno made his debut on 14 September 2014, playing in a 0–0 away draw against Granada.
• Ten days later, he scored his first goal in the competition, in a 1-1 draw at Eibar.

Espanyol

• On 13 August 2015, Moreno signed a five-year contract with fellow league side Espanyol, who purchased 50% of his rights for €1.5 million.
• On 23 January, he scored in his former team’s 2–2 home draw before being sent off.
• He scored 16 goals in the 2017-18 season, finishing 11th.

Villarreal return

• On 12 June 2018, Moreno signed a five-year contract with Villarreal.
• In the transfer, his former club paid Espanyol €20 million to buy back the remaining 50% and acquire the player outright.
• With 18 league goals, Moreno won the Zarra Trophy for 2019–20.
• He won it again the following season with 23 goals and a team-best seven assists, scoring seven more times during their successful run in the UEFA Europa League.
• The player was voted the Europa League’s Player of the Season, beating Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani.
• Moreno signed a new six-year contract on 10 August 2021. He then scored in the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea, becoming the club’s top scorer with 83 goals, surpassing Giuseppe Rossi.
• Due to injury problems, Moreno played much less in the 2021–22 campaign.

International Career

• Moreno was never capped by Spain at any youth level.
• He made his senior debut on 15 October 2019, playing the entire 1-1 draw against Sweden for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers.
• A month later, for the same competition and as a starter, he scored his first goal in a 7–0 victory over Malta in Cádiz for the already qualified hosts.
• A brace in the 5–0 win over Romania on 18 November earned him a spot in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for the finals on 24 May 2021.

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Facts About Gerard Moreno

We have been traveling through the Spaniard’s bio, and now that we have reached the end of it, we will reveal more facts about him here. It’s time to get started.

The religion of Gerard Moreno

The Spaniard joins a group of more than 58% of Spanish citizens who adhere to a Roman Catholic version of Christianity. Little is known about Gerard Moreno’s parents, including whether or not they were practicing Catholics.

We notice that he does not display his faith publicly, because he has not done so in the past. I think it is pertinent to mention that Gerard had his white wedding (with his wife, Nuria) at a Catholic church.

Profile of Gerard Moreno

I think that the Spaniard would definitely be a beast in offensive battles if he played in FIFA. As you can see from the stars below, Gerard is highly underrated. When it comes to finishing, Gerard is very similar to Harry Kane.

The lifestyle of Gerard Moreno

It is the truth that I am not fond of people talking about me and I do not like seeing my face in the newspapers.

According to Gerard Moreno, these were his words. Unlike other footballers, he is not the kind of player who flaunts his social media account with a fleet of exotic cars, a big house, etc. Instead, he lives a refreshingly humble lifestyle.

Hobbies – The things he spends his money on

Whether you or I admit we love our favorite NBA teams, there are also some famous football players out there as well.

There is no doubt that Gerard Moreno is a huge fan of the New York Knicks, as you might already know. In addition to the Spaniard, his family is also visiting the United States to watch live NBA games.

As it relates to his lifestyle, Gerard loves the idea of going on oceanic boat tours. I think that getting away from football and everything else is a great way to restore lost energy. Whenever Gerard listens to this song, it brings him complete peace of mind and soothes his soul.

Unless he is on a boat tour, Gerard Moreno and his wife Nuria prefer to enjoy the sweet ocean breeze at the seaside if he is not on a boat tour. It is true that both lovers live an enjoyable lifestyle, and especially one that has to do with dwelling on the beauty of nature on a regular basis.

The writer Gerard Moreno is a great fan of historical monuments, seaside towns, and ancient castles. There was a time when he was pictured around the Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Russia.

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Conclusion

Gerard Moreno’s biography teaches us that we need to mentally prepare for life’s challenges. Moreover, it is normal for aspiring footballers to encounter roadblocks on the way to becoming professionals.

In the act of being dogged towards life, Gerard Moreno’s parents, particularly his father (Didac), prepared him alongside his brother.

In the story, the Spaniard was able to overcome Espanyol’s rejection by strengthening his character and lowering his expectations.

During the process of writing Gerard Moreno’s bio, we discovered something about him – one of his biggest characteristics.

It is nothing other than his forgiving spirit. Despite coming from a humble family, the footballer has shown us that he has a great attitude.

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Haris Seferovic, born February 22, 1992, is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a striker for Benfica in the Primeira Liga and for the Swiss national team. In April 2009, Seferovic made his professional debut with Grasshopper.

Shortly after, in January 2010, he was recruited by Fiorentina, an Italian team. Much of his time with the latter club was spent on loan, beginning with a successful stint at Novara in Serie B, followed by a move to Real Sociedad in Spain in 2013. A year later, he joined German club Eintracht Frankfurt, where he stayed for three seasons until joining Benfica in Portugal. He has been a full international since 2013, representing Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018, as well as the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020, earning over 80 caps.

Haris Seferovic Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Haris Seferovic
Nick Name	Haris
Age	31 years (as in 2023)
Religion	Islam
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Birth Place	Sursee, Switzerland
Date of Birth	February 22, 1992
Nationality	Swiss
Residence	Lisbon, Portugal
Home Town	Sursee, Switzerland
Hobbies	Listening to music, playing FIFA
Family
Mother’s Name	Sefika Seferovic
Father’s Name	Hamza Seferovic
Brother	Adis Seferovic
Sister	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Married
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Amina Seferović
Marriage Date	April 5, 2019
Children	One daughter named Inaya
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	1.89 meters
Weight (Approx.)	85 kgs.
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	44 inches
Biceps Size	15 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Yugoslavian
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favourite Food	Not Available
Favourite Book	Not Available
Favourite Colors	Green
Favourite Sport	Football
Controversies	Not Available

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Life of Haris Seferovic

On February 22, 1992, Haris Seferovic was born. He is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a striker for Benfica in the Primeira Liga and for the Swiss national team.

In April 2009, Seferovic made his professional debut with Grasshopper. Shortly after, in January 2010, he was recruited by Fiorentina, an Italian team.

Much of his time with the latter club was spent on loan, beginning with a successful stint at Novara in Serie B, followed by a move to Real Sociedad in Spain in 2013. A year later, he joined German club Eintracht Frankfurt, where he stayed for three seasons until joining Benfica in Portugal.

Seferovic has been a full international since 2013, representing Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018, as well as the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020, earning over 80 caps.

Seferovic’s parents, Hamza and efika Seferovi, came to Switzerland in the late 1980s from Sanski Most, Bosnia and Herzegovina (then in SFR Yugoslavia). He is of Bosniak descent. In 2009, he identified as a Muslim but stated that he did not follow all of the religion’s rules: “I’ve previously consumed pork. But I believe, and that gives me courage “. He observes Ramadan fasting solely during the football season.

Haris is married to his girlfriend Amina. For years, Haris and Amina have had a stable friendship-based connection. According to the press, their love story transformed them from besties to actual lovers.

Haris and Amina both made a brave decision in early 2019. Both couples opted to hold their wedding in Switzerland. The wedding coincided with Haris Seferovic’s extremely successful season. In late 2019, they even had a baby.

Haris Seferovic Net Worth

Haris Seferovic is an amazing forward and has performed well for every team he has played. His current net worth stands at about 7 Million Euros, up by almost 2 Million Euros in the past year. His market value has dropped a little after his injury. Despite that, he has a decent market value of about 8.2 Million Euros. He has a whopping salary of about 1.5 Million Euros per annum.

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	7 Million Euros
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	5 Million Euros
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	4.2 Million Euros
Annual Salary	1.5 Million Euros
Monthly Salary	125,000 Euros
Weekly Salary	28,846 Euros
Market Value	8.2 Million Euros
Car Collection	He owns a Porsche.
Income Source	Professional Football

Football Career

Club Career

Early Career

Seferovic began his career with FC Sursee’s junior squad in 1999 and signed for Luzern in the summer of 2004 after five years. He was scouted by Grasshopper after three years in their minor teams, and he made his debut in the Swiss Super League on April 26, 2009, against Neuchâtel Xamax. In January 2010, he was named the canton of Lucerne’s Youth Player of the Year.

Fiorentina

Fiorentina of the Italian Serie A bought Seferovic from Grasshopper for a cost of €2.1 million on January 29, 2010. La Viola announced the completion of the transaction one day later. The teenager joined Fiorentina’s primavera squad. Seferovic was loaned to Neuchâtel Xamax of the Swiss Super League on August 4, 2011.

During the January transfer window, Seferovic was loaned to Serie A club Lecce on January 27, 2012. He played the second part of the 2012–13 season with Novara in Serie B, where he scored 10 goals in 18 starts. On 17 April, he scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win over Livorno as Novara finished in the play-offs.

Real Sociedad

Seferovic signed a four-year contract with Spanish La Liga club Real Sociedad for €2 million on July 11, 2013. On August 16, 2013, he made his La Liga debut, scoring with a chip against Getafe to secure a 2–0 home victory.

Four days later, he scored a volley as Real Sociedad defeated Lyon 2–0 away from home in the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League play-off round. In his debut season, he appeared in 24 league matches, just nine as a starter, and scored his only other league goal as a replacement for Carlos Vela on November 2nd, capping a 5–0 triumph against Osasuna. On December 18, he scored Sociedad’s third goal in a 4–0 win over third-tier Algeciras in the Copa del Rey round of 32.

Seferovic joined Real Sociedad to play alongside Vela and Antoine Griezmann in the attacking line. He had a strained connection with the fans after posing with a liquor bottle following a draw with FC Barcelona in September and ordering his team’s fans to keep quiet in November 2013.

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After a late-night altercation with his fiancée, he spent the night of his 22nd birthday in a police cell in February 2014, and both were freed without charges. He arrived with similarities to Darko Kovaevi, Real Sociedad’s league runner-up in 2003, but did not capitalise on his early goals to earn a berth in the club.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Haris Seferovic signed a three-year contract with German Bundesliga team Eintracht Frankfurt on August 1, 2014. “We purposely picked a young player who already has a pretty high level of experience, but who still has lots of space for progress,” the team added.

On August 16, he made his debut, netting the first goal in the ninth minute as Frankfurt defeated fourth-tier Viktoria Berlin 2–0 away in the DFB-Pokal first round. One week later, he made his Bundesliga debut, scoring the game’s lone goal on Frankfurt’s opening assault to beat SC Freiburg at the Waldstadion. Seferovic was sent off for a second yellow card in Frankfurt’s 4–5 home loss against VfB Stuttgart on October 25.

In the 2015–16 Bundesliga, Seferovic scored three times in 29 games as Frankfurt finished 16th and needed a play-off against 1. FC Nürnberg to stay in the top tier. Following a 1–1 tie in the first leg at home, he scored the lone goal in the second leg to keep his club’s spot.

In February 2017, Seferovic earned a three-match ban for hitting Hertha BSC’s Niklas Stark during a 2–0 loss in Berlin. Frankfurt was dismissed for the sixth time this season, and he was fined an unknown sum, which was donated to charity. He appeared in four DFB-Pokal matches and scored the game-winning goal against Hannover 96 in the round of 16.

Benfica

2017-2019

Haris Seferovic signed a five-year contract with Portuguese champions Benfica on June 2, 2017. He made his debut in the 2017 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira on August 5, starting alongside Jonas and scored the second goal in a 3–1 win over Vitória de Guimares. Four days later, he made his Primeira Liga debut, scoring three goals in a 3–1 home triumph over Braga.

Nuno Gomes, a former Benfica footballer, complimented him as a great team player in October of that year. Seferovic scored six goals in all competitions in his debut season at Benfica, all of which came in the first half of the season, after which he lost his job of supporting Jonas to Ral Jiménez.

Despite beginning the 2018–19 season as manager Rui Vitória’s fourth offensive option, Seferovic became the team’s top scorer on 11 January 2019, under Bruno Lage’s tutelage.

During the league season, Seferovic scored the game-winning goal in a 1–0 home win over Porto, the game-winning goal against Vitória de Guimares away (0–1), the opening goal in a 4–2 away win over Sporting CP, and a brace in a 10–0 hammering of Nacional.

2019-present

Internationally, he scored again, this time in a 2–1 win over Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League round of 32 on 14 February, assisting Benfica to their first win in Turkey. With this goal, his 17th of the season, he briefly became the world’s top scorer across all leagues in 2019, with a 10-goal tally. With 23 league goals, he became the second Swiss player (after Alexander Frei) to be the leading goalscorer in a foreign league.

Due to the domination of the Brazilian Carlos Vincius in 2019–20, Seferovic’s starts and goals declined. The next year, with the Brazilian loaned to Tottenham Hotspur, Seferovic returned to the starting lineup and scored 22 goals, one less than Sporting’s leading scorer Pedro Gonçalves.

Seferovic was hindered by chronic muscle problems during the season in 2021–22, missing 13 games between January and March.

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International Career

Early Career

Haris Seferovic won the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria with the Swiss under-17 national team and was the tournament’s best scorer. He scored five goals at the tournament, including the game-winning goal against hosts Nigeria.

Seferovic stated in 2013, prior to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team’s match against Slovenia, that he wanted to play for the country of his parents’ birth. He later accepted a call-up from Switzerland and made his debut against Greece in a friendly on 6 February 2013, replacing Mario Gavranovi for the final 20 minutes of the 0–0 away draw.

2014-present

On his third cap, on 8 June 2013, he substituted Josip Drmi for the final 15 minutes and scored the sole goal of a home 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in injury time.

Head coach Ottmar Hitzfeld named Seferovic to Switzerland’s 2014 World Cup roster on June 2, 2014. He replaced Drmi for the final 15 minutes of the team’s first match, against Ecuador. Thus, he scored the winner in the third minute of stoppage time.

Haris Seferovic scored three goals in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying. Two of them were in the first half of Switzerland’s first victory of the season. It was a 4–0 triumph away to San Marino. He was included to the 23-man roster for the finals in France by manager Vladimir Petkovi.

He scored two goals in a 3–0 win over Andorra in St. Gallen on August 31, 2017, as the Swiss qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Petkovi nominated him to the squad for the finals in Russia.

Haris Seferovic scored a hat-trick as the Swiss recovered from a goal behind to upset Belgium 5–2 in the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2018. Therefore, Switzerland topped their group and qualified for the finals. In May 2019, he competed in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, finishing fourth with his squad.

Haris Seferovic took part in Euro 2020. He participated in the final 16 game against France on June 28, 2021, with two goals to his name. He scored two headers as the team tied 3–3 and triumphed on penalties.

Haris Seferovic FIFA 22

Haris Seferović was born on February 22, 1992. He is currently 31 years old and plays as a Striker for Benfica in Portugal. His overall rating in FIFA 22 is 77 with a potential of 77. Seferović has got a 3-star skillmoves rating. He prefers to shoot with his left foot. His workrates are High / High. Seferović is 1.89 meters tall and weighs 85 kgs approximately. Currently, Haris Seferović is playing with number 14. His best stats are:

• Strength: 87
• Shot Power: 83
• Att. Position: 82
• Aggression: 81
• Jumping: 80

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Facts about Haris Seferović

• The year Haris Seferovic was born witnessed the release of some of the best films and shows of the decade.
• Haris has a niece whose name is Seila. According to reports, he appears very close to her just like his wife Amina.
• Seferovic began his career in 1999 on FC Sursee’s youth team. Thereafter, he signed in the summer of 2004 for Luzern.
• After three years in their youth teams, he was scouted by Grasshopper. On 26 April 2009, he made his debut in the Swiss Super League against Neuchâtel Xamax.
• On 29 January 2010, Italian Serie A club Fiorentina signed Seferovic from Grasshopper for a €2.1 million transfer fee.
• He scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 win over Livorno on 17 April. Therefore, Novara eventually finished in the play-offs.
• On 11 July 2013, Seferovic completed a move to Spanish La Liga club Real Sociedad. It was a four-year contract for a €2 million transfer fee.
• On 1 August 2014, Seferovic completed a move to German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, signing a three-year contract.
• In June 2017, Seferovic signed a five-year contract with Portuguese champions Benfica. Therefore, he is still playing for Benfica.
• In his first season with Benfica, Seferovic scored six times across all competitions. Interestingly, he scored every goal in the first half of the season. After this, he lost his role of supporting Jonas to Raúl Jiménez.
• In 2021–22, Seferovic suffered from persistent muscular injuries throughout the season. He was even absent from 13 games between January and March.
• He has scored 25 goals for Switzerland and 112 goals for various clubs.

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