Júnior Morais

Early career

Morais began his senior career in his native Brazil with São Cristóvão. In 2009, he moved to Europe and signed with Portuguese club Freamunde, where he made 32 appearances and scored three goals in the Liga de Honra over a year-and-a-half spell.

Astra Giurgiu

In January 2011, Morais transferred to Romanian club Astra Ploiești, which was later relocated and renamed Astra Giurgiu. Over the course of six and a half seasons, he established himself as a key player, totalling 256 matches and eight goals in all competitions. During his stint, Morais helped the club win four domestic trophies—the 2015–16 Liga I title, the 2013–14 Cupa României, and the Supercupa României in 2014 and 2016.

FCSB

In the summer of 2017, Morais remained in Romania's top tier by signing with capital club FCSB. He spent two full campaigns with the team, accumulating 49 league appearances before departing in 2019.

Gaziantep

Morais transferred to Turkish club Gaziantep in July 2019, where he reunited with his former Astra manager Marius Șumudică. He made 51 Süper Lig appearances across two seasons in Turkey.

Rapid București

In 2021, aged nearly 35, Morais returned to Romania to sign with Rapid București. He spent two seasons as a regular starter at left-back, making 71 league appearances and scoring four goals.

Late career

In September 2023, Morais rejoined Gaziantep for a brief second spell, featuring in 15 Süper Lig matches during the…

Club

As of match played 8 August 2025

In 2015, Morais married Romanian handball player Andreea Dospin. They have two children together, a daughter and a son; his former Astra teammate Constantin Budescu serves as their godfather. Despite earlier media speculation, Morais clarified in October 2020 that he does not hold Romanian citizenship.

Astra Giurgiu

Liga I: 2015–16 Cupa României: 2013–14 Supercupa României: 2014, 2016