David Josué Jiménez Silva is a Spanish professional footballer who currently plays for the Spain national football team and for Manchester City FC. A left-footed player, Silva primarily plays as either a central midfielder or attacking midfielder. In addition to playing as the second striker or winger, he can also be a very good midfielder. In his early years, he played for youth teams of UD San Fernando and Valencia CF (Valencia Youth). At the age of 14, he joined the Valencia CF youth teams.

The former Valencia star made his professional debut with the Spanish football club Sociedad Deportiva Eibar during the 2004-2005 season following a six-year stint with Valencia that included a Copa del Rey title in 2008. Following this, joined Manchester City. Among Silva’s major achievements are the “FA Cup,” two “Premier League” titles, and three “League Cups.” Many refer to him as “El Mago” and “Merlin” for his good ball-keeping and passing skills. His 35 goals are the fourth all-time in Spain’s history, and he is also the country’s most capped player with 100 appearances. In addition to winning three consecutive international tournaments, he was part of the squads that won the ‘UEFA Euro 2008,’ the ‘FIFA World Cup 2010,’ and the ‘UEFA Euro 2012.’

David Silva Wiki/Bio

Birth Name	David Josué Jiménez Silva
Nick Name	• Merlin • El Mago
Age	37 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	He follows catholic faith very seriously.
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birth Place	Arguineguín, Canary Island, Spain
Date of Birth	8 January 1986
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Gran Canaria, Spain
Home Town	Arguineguín, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Playing Racket Sports
Family
Mother's Name	Eva Silva
Father's Name	Fernando Jiménez
Brothers	Nando Jimenez Silva
Sisters	Natalia Jimenez Silva
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Spanish Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager	Silva is signed with IFM.
Football Career
Debut Club	In 2003 for Valencia
Debut International	In 2006 for Spanish International Team
Current Team(s)	Real Sociedad
Jersey Number	21
Position	Attacking Midfielder, Winger
Coach/Mentor	Luis Aragonés
Achievements (main ones)	• Silva helped his team Valencia win Copa del Rey in 2008. • In 2010, He moved to Manchester City and played more than 200 games for team and helped team carry off FA Cup, two Football League Cups and two Premier League titles. • Silva has been playing for National Team since 2006 and helped team win UEFA Euro 2008, the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012.
Strengths	• Passing • Ball Handling • Free Kicks • Crossing • IQ • Speed and Quickness
Weaknesses	None
Career Turning Point	In 2009-10 season, Silva scored a career-best eight goals and Valencia returned to UEFA Champions League.
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7”
Weight (Approx.)	in Kilograms- 67 kg in Pounds- 148 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	37 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	29 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Half Spanish and Half Japanese
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	• Small frame (Standing only 5 ft 7 in) • Mole mark on the left side near his chin • Mop Top hairstyle
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	Not Available
Favourite Things
Favourite Playing Position	Attacking Midfielder, Winger
Favourite Drink	Water
Favorite Food(s)	Rice cooked in Cuban style (Arroz a la cubana in Spanish)
Favorite Color	None. He likes all of them.
Favorite TV Show	TV series both Spanish and English
Favurite Actor	Denzel Washington
Favorite Actress	Scarlett Johansson
Controversies	None

Life Journey

He was born on January 8, 1986, in Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, to Fernando Jiménez and Eva Silva. The father of the boy was the municipal police officer responsible for the safety of ‘Valencia CF’ stadium. He was born to a Japanese mother, according to Canarian media reports.

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The young player began his football career with UD San Fernando’s youth team. Initially, he was a goalkeeper and then a winger. He became a youth player with Valencia CF at the age of 14 and remained a part of the club’s youth setup until he was 17 years old.

On January 3, 2018, he published a note explaining that he had not been with ‘Manchester City’ since December 2017, as he needed time away from the game to recuperate from the very early birth of his son, Mateo.

David Silva Net Worth

David Silva has a net worth of $60 million. He makes $15 million annually.  He would be ranked among the world’s 20 highest-paid soccer players with that much money.

His estimated net worth is, however, just an estimate. In Forbes’ list of the top 20 richest football players, he is also included. Silva was ranked eleventh on a list of the richest footballers by another leading publication in 2017. Currently, he is receiving $13.3 million as a yearly salary from Manchester City which reaches US$15 Million with some of his personal investments.

Silva’s car collection includes approximately 4 million dollars worth of luxury cars. Some of these include a 1992 Trans Am GT, Bentley Continental GT, Porsche Cayenne, and Mercedes Benz CSI. Along with the cars, another major component of his net worth is his home on Gran Canaria. Approximately $4 million is estimated to be the value of the mansion. Apart from this mansion, he also owns a house at his birthplace, Arguineguín.

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As a result of Silva’s endorsements, he has added some extra glittering stars to his net worth and salary. Having a contract worth US$6.4 Million with Adidas boosts his income. Adidas X 18.1 soccer cleats will be worn by him in the 2017-18 season following the signing. In addition, he makes approximately $1.5 million per year from endorsements, which include Adidas.

He announced in October 2017 that he had agreed to extend his Manchester City contract to 2020 for 150,000 Euros ($1,76,725.35) per week. He signed the contract in November, the details of which were not made public.

Football Career

• During his first appearance for Spain, he scored three goals during the 2003 FIFA Under-17 World Championship in Finland.
• Following a loan from Valencia, he made his professional debut in the 2004-2005 season with ‘Sociedad Deportiva Eibar.’ He was then lent to the Spanish professional football club ‘Celta de Vigo’ the following season. His four goals at the 2005 Olympic Games contributed significantly to the team’s success.
• In the summer of 2006, he returned to ‘Valencia.’ On November 5, 2006, he scored his first league goal. He made his senior international debut on November 15 of that year, after being named to the Spanish national ‘Under-21’ football team in 2006.
• Silva was in the squad of 23 for the “UEFA Euro 2008.”
• Despite much interest from ‘Premier League’ clubs, Silva opted for a five-year contract extension with ‘Valencia’ in August 2008. In 2008, he won the ‘Copa del Rey,’ his first title in Spain, when Valencia defeated Getafe 3–1, earning the trophy for the seventh time in the club’s history.
• During the 2009–2010 ‘La Liga’ season, he scored eight goals, a career-high.
• Silva signed a four-year deal with Manchester City on July 14, 2010. His manager, Roberto Mancini, initially thought he would be a winger. The role of trequartista was given to Silva later in his first season.
• On August 14, 2010, David made his ‘Premier League’ debut against ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ at White Hart Lane. He scored his first goal for ‘Manchester City’ against ‘Red Bull Salzburg’ on September 16 of that year. His first league goal came against ‘Blackpool’ on October 17 of that year.
• From October to December 2010, he was named Manchester City Player of the Month for three consecutive months. In his first season, he made 15 assists and was one of the league’s best players.
• Throughout the following season, he also showed impressive performance. It was his second ‘Man of the Match’ award in the 2011–2012 ‘Premier League,’ following two matches against ‘Swansea City’ and ‘Bolton Wanderers.
• As a result of his outstanding performance on the field, he was named Premier League Player of the Month on October 1, 2011.
• On October 23, 2011, he scored the fifth goal for ‘Manchester City’ against ‘Manchester United’ in the season’s first ‘Manchester Derby,’ held at Old Trafford, when the former ended up with a 6–1 win. As well as assisting his teammates in making two goals, Silva also set up Edin Džeko’s second goal during the game.
• He was one of three Manchester City players named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year after finishing the season with 15 assists, the most ever. He also won a ‘Premier League’ medal with ‘Manchester City.’
• “UEFA Euro 2012,” played on July 1, 2012, in Kiev, Ukraine, crowned Spain ‘UEFA Euro 2012’ champions. Spain won the tournament with a 4–0 win over Italy. A Silva goal put Spain ahead in the first half. Silva had exemplary performance in the tournament, scoring twice and setting up three others. He was named to the ‘UEFA Euro 2012 Team of the Tournament’ because of his performances.
• On September 17, 2012, Manchester City offered him a five-year contract in a fresh deal.
• Spain’s 23-man squad list for the 2013 ‘FIFA Confederations Cup,’ drafted by Vicente del Bosque, included Silva.
• He was voted ‘Player of the Month’ for March 2014 at Manchester City. A five-year contract extension was signed by him with the club on August 12, the same year.
• It was in February 2015 that he was named the Etihad Player of the Month. On March 4, 2015, he scored against Leicester City, leading Manchester City to a 1–0 victory. In doing so, he became the first player in his career to score ten league goals in a season.
• In August 2015, he was named Liverpool’s Player of the Month and was nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award.’ The club, for the first time, topped their group, when they defeated ‘Borussia Mönchengladbach’ 4–2 on December 8 that year, in the last group-stage match of the ‘UEFA Champions League.’ The first goal of the match was scored by Silva.
• ‘Manchester City’ won its second ‘League Cup’ in the 2016 ‘Football League Cup’ final at Wembley Stadium in London, when the team beat Liverpool 3–1 in a penalty shoot-out in the final on February 28, 2016.
• In 2016–2017, he won the Etihad Player of the Season award after playing 44 games and scoring eight goals as well as providing several assists.
• Silva appeared in 14 Premier League matches during the 2017-2018 season, where he provided eight assists. His achievement makes him the highest-scoring player among the top five European leagues. ‘Manchester City’ signed a one-year contract extension with Silva on November 30, 2017, thus deciding to retain him till 2020.

Facts About David Silva

• Does Silva smoke?: No
• Does Silva drink Alcohol?: Yes
• Silva is a left-footed player.
• He started playing soccer as a goalkeeper before becoming a winger.
• David Silva’s ideal opponent is the Danish attacking midfielder Michael Laudrup.
• A dispute between David Silva and any soccer player has never been documented.
• He began his youth career in 1995 for San Fernando, when he was only nine years old.
• In 2000, he was counted into the Spanish football club València.
• In 2003, he competed at the FIFA U-17 World Championship in Finland as a member of the national U-17 team.
• His senior World Youth Championships appearance was in 2005.
• In 2010, Silva signed a contract with Manchester City.

FAQs

Arabized as Anas Zniti, he was born on October 28, 1988, and now competes for Raja Casablanca as a goalkeeper. He once represented Maghreb Fez.

Zniti was called up for a Morocco Olympic team training camp in March 2006, and he stayed with the team the following year for more Olympic qualifying competitions.

Anas Zniti Bio/Wiki

Early Life

The son of the Maghreb Fez School, who has been elevated to the first team since 2008, Anas Zniti was born on October 28, 1988.

Since his father used to play rugby in the ranks of the Fez Sports Federation and Anas’ mother was a goalie, it is not surprising that his family has always supported and encouraged him to participate in sports. They are also responsible for what I have accomplished in my athletic career.

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Club Career

Maghreb fez

Zniti began his professional playing career with Fez. He played for Maghreb Fez for a total of eight seasons. He is regarded as one of the top goalkeepers currently playing at the national level. In a final game against Tunisian Sfaxien, he won the Throne Cup championship in 2011 and the 2011 African Confederation Cup in the same year.

He began and saved two penalty kicks and managed to score the last kick that gave Al-fas the victory. In the end, he also guided the team to win the 2012 African Super Cup. In June 2013, his employment with Maghreb Fez came to an end.

FAR Rabat

He got two offers from European teams when his contract with Maghreb Fez expired, but there was no understanding between them and his management, so there was no need to talk about the offers he had received—especially since he was eager to embark on a new journey in his football career.

He subsequently joined the Royal Army team. He played for the team for a total of three seasons, although he never had any success with them and accomplished nothing.

Raja Casablanca

Raja CA and Zniti agreed to a pact on May 26, 2015. With the squad winning more than 7 championships, he was a big success. After a tie with Libyan football team Al-Hilal SC (Benghazi) to win the 2015 UNAF Club Cup, he earned his first championship with Raja.

He won the 2017 Moroccan Throne Cup by beating Difa Hassani El Jadidi, earning him his second championship. In 2018, Raja Glory begins in Africa. With the squad, he won the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup after defeating AS Vita Club in the championship match.

This secured their position in the 2019 CAF Super Cup, where they ultimately won after defeating Espérance Sportive de Tunis 2-1 at Thani bin Jassim Stadium in Qatar. He achieved his first league victory in 2020. and defeated Al-Ittihad 4-3 on penalties after saving a penalty from Fahad Al-Muwallad to win the 2020 Arab Champions League. He won the 2021 CAF Confederation Cup in 2021 after defeating JS Kabylie 2-1 in the championship match. Raja was defeated by Al Ahly SC in the CAF Super Cup of 2021 on penalties.

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International Career

Zniti competes for the Moroccan A’ team at the national level. He is regarded as the second goalkeeper and Nadir Lamyaghri’s replacement in the starting lineup. He participated in his debut game with the Moroccan national team against Niger on December 12, 2012, as a local player. In a warm-up game against Zambia, he also participated in his debut game with the first squad. on January 8, 2013, for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the 2018 African Nations Championship, Zniti represented Morocco and helped the country win its first CHAN championship. He also participated in the 2020 Championship of African Nations. Morocco triumphed once more, becoming the first and only team to ever win consecutive CHAN championships.

Zniti fractured his hand on December 30, 2021, after accepting an invitation to compete in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Anas Zniti Awards

Mas Fès

• Coupe du Trône: 2011
• CAF Confederation Cup: 2011
• CAF Super Cup: 2012

Raja Casablanca

• Moroccan League: 2020
• Coupe du Trône: 2017
• UNAF Club Cup: 2015
• Arab Champions League: 2020
• CAF Confederation Cup: 2018, 2021
• CAF Super Cup: 2019

Morocco

• African Nations Championship: 2018, 2020

Individual

• Best Moroccan Player: 2011
• Best goalkeeper in Moroccan League (4): 2011, 2017, 2020, 2021
• Best goalkeeper in CAF Champions League: 2020
• Best goalkeeper in African Nations Championship: 2020
• African Nations Championship Team of the Tournament: 2018
• Raja Casablanca Eagle of the Year: 2021
• Raja Casablanca Eagle of the Month: September 2020, June 2021, November 2021

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Anas Zniti Net Worth

The range of Anas Zniti’s net worth or income is thought to be between $8 million. His major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of riches.

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Anas Zniti FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Anas Zniti has an overall rating of 70 and his potential is also 80.

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FAQs

Mexican professional footballer Hector Alfredo Moreno Herrera (born 17 January 1988) famously known as Hector Moreno, plays as a center-back for Liga MX club Monterrey and the Mexico national team. In 2006, at the age of 18, Moreno made his senior debut for Club Universidad Nacional. A year later, he moved abroad to join the Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, where he won his first league championship. In 2011, he joined Spanish club Espanyol and played there for four years before returning to the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven.

Moreno spent a short time with Roma in 2017 before returning to Real Sociedad. In 2005, Moreno was a member of the Mexico national under-17 team that won the World Championship in Peru. As well as the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, and the 2011 and 2019 CONCAC Cups. He has also represented Mexico in Copa América Centenario, and the 2013 and 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. In addition, he has also represented Mexico in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA Confederations Cups.

Hector Moreno Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Hector Moreno. It gives you the ability to read through the Mexican footballer’s profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Héctor Alfredo Moreno Herrera
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Héctor Moreno
Age	35 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birth Place	Culiacán, Mexico
Date of Birth	17 January 1988
Nationality	Mexican
Residence	Culiacán, Mexico
Home Town	Culiacán, Mexico
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Alcira Herrera
Father's Name	Cesar Moreno
Brother(s)	Miguel Moreno
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Irene Martínez
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Irene Martínez (m. 2015)
Children	Daughter(s)- • Mia • Salma Son(s)- Bruno
Education
School	Universidad Nacional youth academy
College/University	Universidad Nacional youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	JB Sports2Business GmbH
Football Career
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2021: CF Monterrey
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2007: Mexico national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 15 (CF Monterrey) • 15 (Mexico national football team)
Current Teams	• CF Monterrey • Mexico national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Víctor Vucetich
Position	Defender - Centre-Back
Foot	Left
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	AZ • Eredivisie: 2008–09 • Johan Cruyff Shield: 2009 PSV • Eredivisie: 2015–16 • Johan Cruyff Shield: 2016 Monterrey • CONCACAF Champions League: 2021 Mexico U17 • FIFA U-17 World Championship: 2005 Mexico • CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2011, 2019 • CONCACAF Cup: 2015 Individual • CONCACAF Best XI: 2015, 2017 • IFFHS CONCACAF Men's Team of the Decade: 2011–2020
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in feet inches- 6'1"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 76 kg in pounds- 168 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Mexican
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender - Centre-Back
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Hector Moreno Net Worth

In 2023, what will Hector Moreno’s salary be?                     

In Jul 2021 Hector Moreno signed a contract with Monterrey in Mexico which netted him a whopping salary of £2,417,150 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £6,640 per day and £276 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Hector Moreno has an estimated net worth of around $6 Million, and his market value is about $1.65 million.

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Currently, Hector Moreno plays as a center-back for Monterrey in Mexico. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 75 with a potential rating of 75. A 2-star rating has been given to Moreno for his skill moves.

The left foot is the preferred foot for him when shooting. His workrate is Medium / Medium. According to our database, Moreno is 186 cm tall and weighs 75 kg. Moreno is currently wearing the number 15 on his jersey.

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Hector Moreno Wife Irene Martinez

Hector Moreno has achieved this largely because of the support of his wife, Irene Martinez, As one of the pillars of the Mexican National Team and one of the figures of Aztec soccer.

Who Is Irene Martinez? 

She demonstrated her ability for business at a very early age, which has led to her success in numerous initiatives. Taking advantage of her great physical attractiveness, she started her career in the modeling industry, working primarily in nightclubs. 

As a twenty-one-year-old, she moved to Ibiza to continue her modeling career, but once there, she decided it was time to start her own business: a tourism company based in Barcelona. Because of the destinations to which it offered trips, Mosquito Viajes quickly became one of the most recognizable agencies in its field. 

In addition to being a model, Irene Martinez demonstrated that she could also succeed in the business world by traveling to destinations such as Tokyo, Paris, and New York. 

When And How Did The Love Story Begin Between Irene Martinez And Hector Moreno?

A story like the one between the businesswoman and the soccer player is worth telling and reading because it teaches an important lesson: love, at first sight, can happen. Hector Moreno joined Espanyol Barcelona from AZ Alkmaar for the 2011-2012 season. 

He met his future wife at his new club during the four seasons he spent there. Interestingly, they did not meet in Barcelona, but in Ibiza. 

The story is told in a peculiar way by Irene Martinez: 

‘We met through a friend of mine who organized a party in Ibiza through my company. I had a good time with him when he was one of the guests. We stayed in touch for two to three months after the party. It was not uncommon for him to visit Ibiza from time to time. Through my agency, he booked a table in a restaurant and invited me many times.” 

Hector Moreno and Irene Martinez got married in 2016 in an intimate wedding attended by a few footballers after formalizing their relationship. 

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez attended the wedding and posted a photo of the ceremony on his social media with a message of affection. 

The former club of Moreno, PSV Eindhoven, sent a congratulatory message after the wedding. The club sent a message to Hector Moreno and Irene Martinez congratulating them on their big “yes!” They wished them all the happiness in the world. 

A project that is just starting: Morreno, Martinez, and their family life. From 2015 to 2017, after getting married, the couple lived together in Holland for six months before returning to Italy with Roma for a six-month stay, and they returned to La Liga in 2017 with Real Sociedad. 

Furthermore. Despite the complication that this tournament may overlap with the World Cup qualifiers, the player is ready to play in the Club World Cup with Irene Martinez’s help. 

Fortunately, the businesswoman and soccer player have been able to enjoy parenthood despite the challenges they faced. 

Hector Moreno And Irene Martinez’s Daughters And Son

Despite the multiple commitments of both parents, Hector Moreno and Irene Martinez have managed to form a family and are by their daughters’ sides. 

This is evident in social media. In particular, of the businesswoman who regularly uploads images and videos of herself with her husband and daughters. 

Salma, Younger, and Mia, their eldest daughter, are currently enjoying their time together. They recently shared a photo on Instagram in which they revealed the birth of their third child a baby boy named Bruno on 18 December 2021.

With over 131 thousand followers, her account provides a glimpse into the family life of one of soccer’s most solid and happy couples. 

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Club Career

Club Universidad Nacional

• Having won the FIFA U-17 World Championship with Mexico in 2005, Héctor Moreno made his way into Club Universidad Nacional’s first team at the age of 15.
• In the Clausura 2006 tournament, Moreno made his professional debut as an 88th-minute substitute for Gerardo Galindo in the 1–0 victory over Santos Laguna.
• On 12 February, he played his first full 90 minutes in a 2–0 victory over Veracruz and scored his first goal in a 1–3 loss to Cruz Azul the following week.
• In all, Moreno appeared six times during Clausura. His position as a regular starter would eventually be secured.
• Moreno played in his first, and only, league final with UNAM, losing to Atlante 2–1 on aggregate.

AZ

• In a US$4.5 million deal, Moreno was transferred to Dutch club AZ on 13 December 2007.
• On 1 March 2008, he made his Eredivisie debut against Roda JC, playing all 90 minutes.
• With AZ, Moreno won his first Eredivisie title in April 2009.
• On 22 April, it was reported Moreno had extended his contract with AZ until 2014.
• In the final, AZ defeated Heerenveen 5–1 to win the Johan Cruyff Shield on 25 July.
• On 16 September, Moreno made his UEFA Champions League debut, losing 0–1 to Olympiacos.
• In the 87th minute, Moreno scored a header from a corner-kick to give Alkmaar a 2–1 victory over Feyenoord.
• On 13 March 2010, he scored his third goal of the season in a 6–2 victory over RKC Waalwijk. Against Willem II on 18 April, he scored his fourth goal.

Espanyol

• On 22 June 2011, Moreno signed a five-year contract with Spanish La Liga club Espanyol for an undisclosed fee.
• He made his La Liga debut against Mallorca on 28 August.
• He scored his first goal against Levante on 26 September.
• As a result of a 1–2 loss to Valencia on 3 December, he scored his second league goal.
• In a 3–1 home win against Racing de Santander, Moreno scored his third goal of the season.
• As a result of playing 35 league matches (for a total of 3,295 minutes played) and scoring three goals with one assist, Moreno was named Espanyol’s Player of the Year on 4 October 2012.
• Prior to the start of the 2014–15 season, Moreno was told he would be out of action for up to six months after breaking his left tibia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which required surgery and rehabilitation.
• During the summer transfer window, it was rumored he was unable to sign for Manchester United due to the injury.
• In a friendly against Marseille on 14 November, Moreno made his return after four months, replacing Felipe Caicedo in the 68th minute.
• Espanyol beat Alavés 2–0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey round of 32 on 2 December, with Moreno coming off the bench to replace Alvaro in the 73rd minute.

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Hector Moreno At PSV

• PSV Eindhoven announced the signing of Moreno on 15 August 2015.
• After returning to the Eredivisie, Moreno signed a four-year contract worth €5 million.
• In the 6–0 win over Cambuur on 12 September, Moreno started and played all 90 minutes. 
• Three days later, Moreno broke Shaw’s leg during PSV’s UEFA Champions League opener against Manchester United.
• The tackle on Shaw was not sanctioned, and Moreno scored the equalizer for PSV as they defeated Manchester United 2–1. The UEFA Man of the Match award was later given to him.
• Moreno scored in PSV’s 2–0 win over Feyenoord on 17 January 2016. PSV defeated Twente 4–2 a week later with assists by fellow Mexico national team member Andrés Guardado as he scored his first double.
• PSV won the 2015–16 Eredivisie with a 3–1 victory over PEC Zwolle on 8 May thanks to Moreno playing all 90 minutes.
• Moreno was not present on the field or bench when PSV won 2016, Johan Cruyff Shield, on 31 July.
• Moreno played in 39 matches across all competitions the following season, scoring seven goals, a career-high, but PSV was unable to defend their league title.

Roma

Moreno signed a four-year contract with Roma on 13 June 2017. 73 minutes into Roma’s 3–0 win over Hellas Verona, he made his Serie A debut, replacing Kostas Manolas.

Real Sociedad

• Real Sociedad announced the transfer of Moreno from Roma for €6 million on 31 January 2018. He will sign with the club until 2021.
• Playing 76 minutes in the team’s Europa League draw with Red Bull Salzburg on 15 February, he made his competitive debut for La Real. Moreno suffered a grade 1 injury to his internal obturator during midweek training, which ruled him out for an undisclosed period of time.
• In a scoreless draw against Real Betis on 1 March, he made his La Liga debut for Real Sociedad.
• Against Deportivo Alavés three days later, he scored his first goal, giving his team the lead in the 6th minute.

Hector Moreno At Al-Gharafa

As the first Mexican international to play in Qatar Stars League, he transferred to Al-Gharafa in July 2019. On 22 August, he made his debut against Al-Shahania, winning 3–0.

He scored his first goal for the team in a 2–0 victory over Umm Salal SC on 9 November.

Hector Moreno Transfer To Monterrey

Moreno joined Monterrey as a free agent on 7 June 2021.

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International Career

The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru was Moreno’s first international tournament. The tournament was won by Mexico, who defeated Brazil 3–0 in the final. During the 2006 Toulon Tournament, Moreno helped Mexico finish third in the group stage.

Moreno scored Mexico’s third goal in a 3–0 victory against the Gambia during Mexico’s first match at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Despite winning their group, Mexico was eliminated by Argentina in the quarterfinals.

Senior

• The 24-year-old made his senior national team debut against Guatemala under Hugo Sánchez on 17 October 2007.
• During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Javier Aguirre included Moreno among the 23-man squad.
• In Mexico’s 2–0 win over France in Group A on 17 June, he made his debut. Also, Moreno would start against Uruguay.
• As a member of the national team that won the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Moreno was called up by José Manuel de la Torre.
• The Mexican player played in all of Mexico’s matches, including the final against the United States, which Mexico won 4-2.
• As a rookie, Moreno scored Mexico’s winning goal in a 2014 World Cup qualifying match against El Salvador on 12 June 2012.
• He was called up to play in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. Mexico finished third in the group stage after he played in every match.

FIFA 2014 World Cup And Later

• Moreno was named in the final 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup by national team coach Miguel Herrera on 5 June 2014.
• After a collision with Dutch striker Arjen Robben inside his own penalty area on 29 June, Moreno fractured his tibia and suffered a fractured leg.
• A few minutes before halftime, Moreno has stretchered off the field and replaced by Diego Reyes. Moreno is expected to be sidelined for up to six months, according to reports.
• Moreno was substituted off at halftime of Mexico’s friendly match against Costa Rica on 27 June 2015.
• Successful surgery on Moreno’s right foot, which was the result of complications related to a procedure he underwent six years ago following an injury to his fifth metatarsal, resulted in the Mexican Football Federation announcing Moreno would be unable to compete at the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2015 tournament.
• His place in the squad was taken by Oswaldo Alanís. After Mexico won the tournament, Ricardo Ferretti called him up to play in the 2017 CONCACAF Cup against the United States to determine CONCACAF’s entry into the FIFA Confederations Cup. During overtime, Mexico defeated the United States 3–2.
• As part of Juan Carlos Osorio’s Copa América Centenario squad in May 2016, he was called up by the Colombian national team.
• He was selected for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. After a 2–2 group-stage draw against Portugal, he would score the late equalizer. During the tournament, he appeared in all five matches.

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FIFA 2018 World Cup And Later

• Initially named to Mexico’s preliminary 28-man World Cup squad in May 2018, Moreno was ultimately selected to the tournament’s final 23-man squad in June.
• As a result of accumulating two yellow cards during the group stage, he missed Brazil’s round-of-16 match 0–2.
• Moreno was called up by coach Gerardo Martino to participate in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on 6 June 2019.
• In a warm-up match against Ecuador three days later, he would suffer an injury after a clearance.
• He returned to action on 29 June in the quarter-final match against Costa Rica, coming on as an overtime substitute at the 106th minute and scoring in the penalty shoot-out.
• In the Gold Cup semi-finals on 2 July, Moreno played his 100th match for Mexico against Haiti, winning 1–0.
• Defeating the United States 1–0 in the final, the team won the tournament.
• Moreno was expected to wear the captain’s armband after Guardado had to withdraw due to injury, but he only appeared after the final group stage match due to being unfit.
• Carlos Salcedo replaced Moreno in the final against the United States after Moreno withdrew because of injury during the first half. The match ended in a 1–0 loss for Mexico.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Hector Moreno worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Hector Moreno has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Mexican footballer. Hopefully, Hector Moreno’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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