Neyder Moreno

Neyder Moreno
Personal information
Full name Neyder Stiven Moreno Betancur
Date of birth (1997-02-09) 9 February 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team
 Auckland FC
Number 25
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Envigado 65 (13)
2019–2024 Atlético Nacional 32 (3)
2020 → Envigado (loan) 12 (5)
2021–2023 → Santa Fe (loan) 65 (7)
2024– Auckland FC 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2024

Neyder Stiven Moreno Betancur (born 9 February 1997) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder for Auckland FC.

Life and career

Moreno was born on 9 February 1997 in Medellín, Colombia. He is a native of Medellín, Colombia. He attended Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo in Colombia.[1] He studied engineering. He has a daughter. He has regarded Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo as his football idol. He mainly operates as a midfielder. He specifically operates as an attacking midfielder. He can also operate as a left-winger or as a right-winger. He is right-footed. He is known for his passing ability. He is also known for his speed.[2]

Moreno started his career with Colombian side Envigado. In 2019, he signed for Colombian side Atlético Nacional. He was described as "one of the best players in the current Atlético Nacional squad" while playing for the club in 2023.[3] He helped them win the 2023 Copa Colombia. In 2020, he returned to Colombian side Envigado on loan. In 2021, he was sent on loan to Colombian side Santa Fe. He helped the club win the league. In 2024, he signed for New Zealand side Auckland FC.

References

  1. ^ "Neyder Moreno, jugador del Nacional da detalles de su vida: "Soy un milagro de Dios"". pulzo.com.
  2. ^ "Neyder Moreno, jugador de Nacional, es una prueba de que los milagros existen; esto fue lo que le sucedió". elcolombiano.com.
  3. ^ "Neyder Moreno: su nivel, agradecimientos a Santa Fe y, ¿Selección Colombia?". futoblete.com.