Gerard Moreno

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ИИ

Gerard Moreno is a professional footballer from Spain, known for his role as a striker.

Since 2018, Moreno has been playing for Villarreal CF, where he also serves as the team captain.

Before returning to Villarreal, Moreno had a successful stint at RCD Espanyol, scoring 16 goals in the 2017-18 season.

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Биография

Early Life

Gerard Moreno Balagueró was born in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona, Catalonia. He began his football journey at a young age, joining local club Badalona before making a significant move to Villarreal in 2010. His early career was marked by impressive performances in the youth teams, where he showcased his goal-scoring abilities.

Career

Moreno made his professional debut with Villarreal's reserve team in 2011, quickly establishing himself as a promising forward. He scored his first professional goal in December 2011 and made his first appearance for Villarreal's main squad in 2013. After a loan spell at RCD Mallorca, he returned to Villarreal, where he made his La Liga debut in 2014. In 2015, he signed with RCD Espanyol, where he had a standout season, netting 16 goals in the 2017-18 campaign.

In 2018, Moreno returned to Villarreal, where he became a key player and eventually the team captain. His remarkable performances in the UEFA Europa League during the 2020-21 season earned him several accolades, including the UEFA Europa League Player of the Season and the Zarra Trophy for being the top Spanish scorer in La Liga.

International Career

Despite not being capped at youth levels, Moreno made his senior debut for the Spain national team in 2019. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first international goal in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Malta. His contributions helped Spain reach the finals of the tournament in 2021, where he was included in the squad.

Legacy

Gerard Moreno's career is marked by his dedication and skill as a forward. He has won multiple honors, including the UEFA Europa League with Villarreal and individual awards for his outstanding performances. His journey from a local talent to a national team player and captain of Villarreal exemplifies his growth and impact in the world of football.

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Club career

Villarreal

Born in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona, Catalonia, Moreno joined Villarreal in 2010 from local club Badalona. On 5 March 2011, while still a junior, he made his debut with the reserves, appearing as a late substitute in a 1–2 home loss against Rayo Vallecano. During his early spell he also represented the third team, scoring at an astonishing rate in the Tercera División. Moreno scored his first goal as a professional on 10 December 2011, contributing to a 3–1 Segunda División home victory over Xerez. He played his first official game with Villarreal's main squad roughly one year later, starting in a 1–0 loss at Elche. He scored his first goal for the Yellow Submarine on 25 January 2013, opening a 3–0 defeat of Sabadell. On 8 July 2013, Moreno signed with Mallorca of the second tier in a season-long loan. He subsequently returned to Villarreal, being definitely promoted to the first team now in La Liga. Moreno made his debut in the Spanish top flight on 14 September 2014, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Granada. He scored his first goal in the competition ten days later, in a 1–1 draw at Eibar.

Espanyol

On 13 August 2015, Moreno signed a five-year deal with fellow top-division side Espanyol, who bought 50% of his rights for a €1.5 million fee. The following 23 January, he scored in a 2–2 home draw against his former team before being sent off. Moreno netted 16 times in the 2017–18 season, in an 11th-place finish.

Villarreal return…

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International career

Moreno was never capped for Spain at any youth level. He made his senior debut on 15 October 2019, playing the entire 1–1 draw in Sweden for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers. One month later, for the same competition and also as a starter, he scored his first goal in a 7–0 rout of Malta in Cádiz for the already qualified hosts. On 18 November, he added a brace in the 5–0 victory over Romania, being included in Luis Enrique's 24-man squad for the finals on 24 May 2021.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

International

Spain score listed first, score column indicates score after each Gerard goal.

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Club: Catalonia national football team (2014–2016)
Club: Villarreal CF (2018–)
Club: RCD Mallorca (2013–2014)
Club: Villarreal CF C (2010–2011)
Club: Villarreal CF (2012–2015)
Club: Villarreal CF B (2011–2013)
Club: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2015–2018)
Club: Spain men's national football team (2019–2024)
National team: Spain

Наследие

Honours

Espanyol

Supercopa de Catalunya: 2016 Villarreal

UEFA Europa League: 2020–21 Individual

Zarra Trophy: 2019–20, 2020–21 UEFA Europa League top scorer: 2020–21 (joint – 7 goals) UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2020–21 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2020–21 UEFA Europa League top assists provider: 2020–21 (joint – 5 assists) UEFA Super Cup Man of the Match: 2021

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Клубы