Steven Moreira

France

Born in France, Moreira is a former France youth international. Notably, he played at the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 European Championship, finishing as the runner-up.

Cape Verde

Moreira is of Cape Verdean descent, as his parents were born there. He was approached by Cape Verde when he was "about 18 or 19,” but declined because he was involved with the France national youth team. In October 2023, he accepted a call up to the Cape Verde national team for a set of friendlies. He debuted with Cape Verde in a 5–1 loss to Algeria on 12 October 2023. He was part of the Cape Verde team that made the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. On 18 May 2026, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He played in four games in the World Cup, as Cape Verde was defeated by Argentina 3–2 in the round of 32.

Moreira has mainly been deployed as an attacking right-back in his career, and has been noted for his intelligence, leadership, crossing ability, and calmness under pressure. Since 2023, he has shifted to a right-sided centre-back in a back three. Speaking about the change, Moreira said: "I no longer play in my position, which was right-back. I play as a defender in a three-man defense and I have incredible freedom. I find myself almost often in front of goal."

Rennes

Moreira first began with AS Champs-sur-Marne in 2000, staying there for five years until he joined US Torcy in 2005. He later joined the Rennes youth academy in 2009, and secured a professional contract with the Breton side in 2013. While at Rennes, he played both full-back positions and on the wing at times, making his debut for the club on 11 May 2013 in a Ligue 1 clash. In the 2013–14 season, he appeared sparingly to start the year, playing in three of the first four games to start the new campaign, before being benched and not appearing for over three months. He appeared in the Coupe de France final, losing to Guingamp 2–0 in a Derby Breton. He scored his first goal for Rennes on 19 January 2016 in a Coupe de France match, netting his team's only goal in a 3–1 loss to Bourg-en-Bresse.

FC Lorient

Moreria joined FC Lorient on 30 August 2016 for a reported €1.2 million, signing a four-year deal. After his first season in Lorient, his side were relegated to Ligue 2. During the following season, he scored a goal against RC Lens in the second round of the Coupe de la Ligue in August 2017, and on 29 January 2018 scored the only goal in a victory versus eventual Ligue 2 champions Reims. He moved to central defense in a game against Nancy late in the season, remaining at that position for two months, before returning to right-back. Manager Mickaël Landreau later explained the decision was designed “to establish his leadership,” believing the role allowed…

Moreira is Muslim and fasts during the month of Ramadan.