André Luiz Moreira
André Luiz Moreira (born 14 November 1974 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian former footballer who most recently played as an attacking midfielder for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | André Luiz Moreira | ||
Date of birth | 14 November 1974 | ||
Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | San Jose Earthquakes/(head coach) U14 Academy | ||
Youth career | |||
1991–1992 | São Paulo | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1993–1996 | São Paulo | 90 | (9) |
1997 | Corinthians | 14 | (3) |
1997–2002 | Tenerife | 35 | (2) |
1999 | → Cruzeiro (loan) | 18 | (1) |
2000 | → Corinthians (loan) | 13 | (1) |
2001–2002 | → Marseille (loan) | 22 | (2) |
2002–2003 | Paris Saint-Germain | 17 | (1) |
2003 | → Corinthians (loan) | 22 | (0) |
2004 | Fluminense | 3 | (0) |
2004–2006 | Ajaccio | 54 | (6) |
2006 | Santos | 13 | (0) |
2007–2009 | Jaguares | 55 | (5) |
2009–2011 | San Jose Earthquakes | 16 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
1995–1997 | Brazil | 19 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 August 2010 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 April 2010 |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Men's Football | ||
![]() | 1996 Atlanta | Team Competition |
Career
Club
André Luiz began his career in 1993, and played in Brazil for clubs including São Paulo, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Fluminense. He relocated to Europe 2001 and subsequently played in Spain for Tenerife, and in France for Olympique de Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain FC and AC Ajaccio.
He won the CONMEBOL Supercup, Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 1993, two Recopa in 1993 and 1994, and São Paulo State Championship in 1997.
André Luiz signed with San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer on 31 July 2009.[1][2] He stayed with the club through the 2011 season. In 2012, he finished his career as a soccer player because a knee injury.
Andre Luiz is currently head coach of San Jose Earthquakes u14/academy.
International
André Luiz has played 19 matches and scored two goals for the Brazilian team. He won bronze medal at 1996 Summer Olympics.
References
- San Jose Earthquakes Media Relations, Quakes announce Moreira signing, retrieved 31 July 2009
- "Quakes announce Moreira signing". MLS. 23 January 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
External links
- André Luiz at Major League Soccer
- André Luiz – French league stats at LFP (also available in French)
- André Luiz Moreira – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com (in Spanish)
- André Luiz at FootballDatabase.eu