Moreirense F.C.
Squad
- Emmanuel Boateng2015current
Giorgi Makaridze2016current
Abdoulaye Ba2021current- Antônio Rinaldo Gonçalvescurrent
- Luther Singhcurrent
- João Ricardo2001–2005
- Miguel Simão2001–2002
- Anderson Roberto da Silva Luiz2002–2003
Luís Carlos Correia Pinto2006–2007- Luís Carlos Correia Pinto2008–2009
Luís Leal2009–2010- Henry Antchouet2010–2011
Nabil Ghilas2010–2013- Diogo Figueiras2012–2012
Renato Augusto2012–2013- Carlos Fernandes2013–2014
Frédéric Mendy2013–2014
Tijani Belaïd2013–2013
André Campos Moreira2014–2015
Edivaldo Hermoza2014–2015- Rodrigo Battaglia2014–2015
- Evaldo Fabiano2015–2015
- Iuri Medeiros2015–2016
João Palhinha2015–2016
Modou Sougou2016–2017
Mohamed Abarhoun2017–2019
Rafik Halliche2018–2020
Zizo2018–2019
Steven Vitória2019–2022
Kevin Mirallas2022–2022
Moreirense F.C. is an association football team based in Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal.
Founded on November 1, 1938, Moreirense F.C. has a rich history in Portuguese football.
The club competes in Liga Portugal, the top tier of Portuguese football.
Biography
Formation
Moreirense Futebol Clube, commonly known as Moreirense F.C., was established on November 1, 1938, in Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal. The club has its roots in the Minho region and has become a significant part of the local football culture. Moreirense plays its home matches at the Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, which has a capacity of 6,150 spectators.
Career Progression
The club first reached the Liga de Honra in 1995, where it remained for five seasons before facing relegation to the Segunda Divisão. Under the management of Manuel Machado, Moreirense experienced a remarkable turnaround, achieving two promotions in just two years, marking their debut in the top flight of Portuguese football. After a couple of mid-table finishes, the club faced challenges, including two consecutive relegations, but made a comeback in 2010 and returned to the Primeira Liga in 2012.
In the 2013–14 season, Moreirense won the Segunda Liga under manager Toni Conceição, and on January 29, 2017, they celebrated their first major trophy by winning the League Cup (Taça da Liga) against S.C. Braga. The 2018–19 season saw the club achieve its best-ever finish in the Primeira Liga, securing sixth place under manager Ivo Vieira. However, after a series of managerial changes, the team was relegated in the 2021–22 season.
Recent Achievements
Despite the setback, Moreirense quickly bounced back, winning the 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 under Paulo Alves, amassing an impressive 79 points from 102 available, the highest in an 18-team season. This resurgence highlights the club's resilience and commitment to returning to the top tier of Portuguese football.
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Career & Clubs
Moreirense was founded in 1938. It first reached the Liga de Honra in 1995, where they stayed five seasons. After being relegated to Segunda Divisão, manager Manuel Machado took the team and, in two years, managed two promotions, getting the team for the first time to the top flight. He led the northerners for two more seasons, in which Moreirense achieved two mid-table positions, finishing ninth in the latter season. After Machado departed for neighbouring Vitória de Guimarães, the club suffered two consecutive relegations, only returning again to the second level in 2010, and the first in 2012. After an immediate relegation, the team won the 2013–14 Segunda Liga under manager Toni Conceição. Moreirense achieved its first top level national title on 29 January 2017, winning the League Cup (Taça da Liga) by defeating S.C. Braga in the final. In 2018–19, manager Ivo Vieira led Moreirense to a best-ever sixth place, missing out on the fifth place only on goal difference to Vitória de Guimarães, who Vieira left the club for. Following two 8th-place finishes, the team were relegated in 2021–22, a season in which they had three managers: João Henriques, Lito Vidigal and Ricardo Sá Pinto. Relegation was confirmed with a 2–1 aggregate playoff loss to G.D. Chaves. Under Paulo Alves, Moreirense instantly returned to the top flight by winning the 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2. The team took 79 points from a possible 102, the highest in an 18-team season of the league, and the highest…
- League
- Liga Portugal
- League
- Liga Portugal 2
Legacy
National
Taça da Liga Winners: 2016–17 Segunda Liga Winners: 2001–02, 2013–14, 2022—23 Portuguese Second Division Winners: 1994–95, 2000–01
Regional
AF Braga Second Division Winners: 1942–43
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Moreirense Futebol Clube is a Portuguese professional football club based in Moreira de Cónegos, Guimarães Municipality, Minho. Founded on 1 November 1938, it plays in the Primeira Liga, holding home games at Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with a capacity for 6,150 spectators.
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