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and surname. Notable people with the name include:

Given name

* Moreira Chonguiça, Mozambican jazz saxophonist * Moreira da Silva (1902–2000), Brazilian singer and songwriter * Moreira Franco (born 1944), Brazilian politician

Surname

Arts and entertainment

* Airto Moreira (born 1941), Brazilian musician * Antonio Moreira (1897–?), Portuguese poet *

Moraes Moreira Antônio Carlos Moreira Pires (July 8, 1947 – April 13, 2020), better known as Moraes Moreira , was a Brazilian musician and songwriter. During the 1970s he played guitar and sang in the band Novos Baianos, after which he embarked on a ...

(1947–2020), Brazilian musician and singer *

Rafael Moreira Rafael Moreira is a Brazilian-American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and record producer, best known as the lead guitarist / vocalist on the hit CBS television shows '' Rock Star: INXS'' and '' Rock Star: Supernova'', MTV's ''Rock The Cradle ...

(born 1974), Brazilian musician

Journalism

Paul Moreira Paul Moreira is a French journalist and documentary filmmaker. He is based in Paris, France. He has directed several investigative documentaries in conflict zones, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Burma, Palestine, Democratic Republic of Congo and Som ...

(born 1961), a Portuguese-French investigative journalist and television documentary filmmaker.

Politics

Adriano Moreira Adriano José Alves Moreira, Order of Christ (Portugal), ComC GCC Order of Prince Henry, GOIH Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, GCSE (6 September 1922 – 23 October 2022) was a Portuguese lawyer, professor and a leading political f ...

(1922–2022), Portuguese politician *

Afonso Augusto Moreira Pena Afonso Augusto Moreira Pena (; 30 November 1847 – 14 June 1909) was a Brazilian politician who served as the sixth president of Brazil between 1906 and 1909. Before his political career, Pena had been an attorney and legal scholar. He was the ...

, Brazilian politician *

Delfim Moreira Delfim Moreira da Costa Ribeiro (; 7 November 1868 – 1 July 1920) was a Brazilian politician who served as tenth president of Brazil. Biography He was born in Minas Gerais state to a Portuguese father and to a Portuguese Brazilian mother wh ...

(1868–1920), Brazilian politician * Eurídice Moreira (1939–2020), Brazilian politician *

Fabrizio Moreira Fabrizio Moreira is an Ecuadorian politician and businessman. (born January 18, 1982 in Manta, Manabi, Ecuador). He currently resides in the United States after he fled as a political dissident against the former government of Rafael Correa in ...

(born 1982), Ecuadorian politician *

Humberto Moreira Valdés Humberto Moreira Valdés (born 28 July 1966) is a Mexican politician who served as President of the . He was Governor of the State of Coahuila from 2005 to 2011. Moreira was included in a list of the "10 most corrupt Mexicans" published by '' ...

, Mexican politician * Leonardo Fernandes Moreira (1974–2020), Brazilian politician

Sports

Football

Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira (born 22 December 1978), known simply as Abel as a player, is a Portuguese football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Brazilian club Palmeiras. As a right-back, he played 234 Primeira ...

(born 1981), Brazilian football manager and former player * Ademar Moreira Marques (born 1981), Portuguese former football midfielder * Adriano Moreira (footballer) (born 1983), Portuguese former football goalkeeper * Ahmad Mendes Moreira (born 1995), Dutch football winger *

Alfredo Moreira Alfredo Teixeira Moreira (born 1 November 1938) is a retired Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisine, traditional foods ** Portuguese language, a Romance lang ...

(born 1938), Portuguese former football defender *

Almami Moreira Almami Samori da Silva Moreira (born 16 June 1978) is a Guinea-Bissauan retired footballer who played as a midfielder. He also holds Portuguese citizenship. After starting out at Boavista he went on to represent mainly Standard Liège and Part ...

(born 1978), Guinea-Bissauan former football midfielder *

Álvaro Adrián Núñez Moreira Álvaro (, , ) is a Spanish, Galician and Portuguese male given name and surname (see Spanish naming customs) of Visigothic origin. Some claim it may be related to the Old Norse name Alfarr, formed of the elements ''alf'' "elf" and ''arr'' "warrio ...

(born 1973), Uruguayan-Spanish former football goalkeeper *

André Luiz Moreira André — sometimes transliterated as Andre — is the French and Portuguese form of the name Andrew, and is now also used in the English-speaking world. It used in France, Quebec, Canada and other French-speaking countries. It is a variation ...

(born 1974), Brazilian former football attacking midfielder *

André Moreira André Campos Moreira (born 2 December 1995) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Pro League club Al-Raed. Club career Early career Born in Ribeirão, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Moreira was a G.D. Ribeirão ...

(born 1995), Portuguese football goalkeeper * Andre Moreira Neles (1978–2020), Brazilian-Equatoginean football striker and gospel singer *

Argenis Moreira Erwin Argenis Moreira Alcivar (born June 15, 1987) is an Ecuadorian football defender who plays for Colón F.C. in the Ecuadorian Serie B. Club career At LDU Quito, he spent the first couple of matches in 2011 as an alternate. He gained his fi ...

(born 1987), Ecuadorian football defender *

Artur Moreira Artur Filipe Bernardes Moreira (born 18 February 1984), known simply as Artur, is a Portuguese former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 187 matches and 13 goals over nine seasons, at the servic ...

(born 1984), Portuguese football player *

Augusto César Moreira Augusto is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish given name or surname. Notable people with the name include: * Augusto Aníbal * Augusto dos Anjos * Augusto Arbizo *Augusto Barbera (born 1938), Italian law professor, politician and judge *Augusto B ...

(born 1992), Brazilian football player *

Aymoré Moreira Aymoré Moreira (24 April 1912 – 26 July 1998) was a Brazilian football player and coach, who played as a goalkeeper. He was a brother of Zezé Moreira and Ayrton Moreira, both of whom were also successful coaches in Brazilian football. ...

(1912–1998), Brazilian football goalkeeper and coach * Ben-Hur Moreira Peres (born 1977), Brazilian former football player * Benvindo António Moreira (born 1989), football player * Bruno (footballer, born 1989) (born 1989), Brazilian football player * Bruno Miguel Moreira de Sousa (born 1982), Portuguese football central defender * Bruno Moreira (born 1987), Portuguese football forward * Cândido Alves Moreira da Costa (born 1981), Portuguese former football right back *

Carlos Gabriel Moreira de Oliveira Carlos Gabriel Moreira de Oliveira (born 3 April 1999), commonly known as Carlos Gabriel or Hulk, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for Maltese side St. Lucia. He is nickname A nickname is a substitute for the proper name ...

(born 1999), Brazilian football left-back * Cassiano Dias Moreira (born 1989), Brazilian football forward *

Clayton de Sousa Moreira Clayton de Sousa Moreira (born 24 February 1988) is a Luxembourgian footballer who plays as a right back for Mondercange in the Luxembourg National Division, and formerly the Luxembourg national football team. Club career Jeunesse Esch In 20 ...

(born 1988), Luxembourgian football right back * Clésio Moreira dos Santos (born 1958), Brazilian football referee * Dalton Moreira Neto (born 1990), Brazilian football defender *

Daniel Jesus Moreira Carvalho Daniel Jesus Moreira Carvalho (born 13 October 1995 in) simply Dani Carvalho, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Fafe as a goalkeeper In many team sports which involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netm ...

(born 1995), Portuguese football goalkeeper * Daniel Moreira (born 1977), French former football striker * Danilo Moreira Serrano (born 1980), Brazilian football player * David Luiz Moreira Marinho (born 1987), Brazilian football player * Diego Eli Moreira (born 1988), Brazilian-born Hong Kong football player * Dodi (footballer) (born 1996), Douglas Moreira Fagundes, Brazilian football midfielder *

Douglas Felipe Moreira Cobo Douglas Felipe Moreira Cobo (born March 19, 1987), more commonly known as Douglas Cobo, is a Brazilian professional footballer, currently playing for Songkhla in the Thai League 3 Thai League 3 or Thailand Regional Championship, commonly ...

(born 1987), Brazilian football player * Edinho (footballer, born 1994) (born 1994), Brazilian football midfielder * Edmilson Jesus Moreira Mendes (born 1997), Cape Verdean football defender *

Eduardo Moreira Fernandes Eduardo Moreira Fernandes (born August 21, 1977), better known as Vargas Fernandes is a Capeverdean footballer who played as a midfielder. Career His first club was Sporting Clube da Praia in his native country, he would lead to win the 1998 reg ...

(born 1977), Capeverdean football midfielder *

Edu (footballer, born 1974) Eduardo Araújo Moreira (born 19 April 1974 in Ipauçu) commonly known as Edu is a retired Brazilian Football (soccer), footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Eastern Europe Edu joined FC Alania Vladikavkaz, Alania Vladikavkaz of the Russ ...

(born 1974), Eduardo Araújo Moreira, Brazilian former football midfielder * Elías Moreira (born ?), Brazilian football player *

Enderson Moreira Enderson Alves Moreira (born 28 September 1971), known as Enderson Moreira, is a Brazilian football manager, currently in charge of Sport Recife. Managerial career Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Moreira had a Physical Education graduat ...

(born 1971), Brazilian football manager * Fabio Daniel Moreira Barros (born 1987), Portuguese football player * Fábio Emanuel Moreira Silva (born 1985), Cape Verdean football midfielder * Fabio Moreira (born 1972), Brazilian former football player * Fábio Ruben Moreira Tavares ((born 26 March 1988), Portuguese football forward * Facundo Moreira (born 1989), Uruguayan football midfielder * Felipe Moreira (born 1981), Brazilian former football midfielder and manager *

Felipe Moreira Santos Felipe Moreira dos Santos (born 28 November 1988 in Rio de Janeiro), commonly known as Felipe Moreira, is a Brazilian footballer. Career FK Kukësi He left Alecrim and Brazil for the first time in his professional career to join Albanian Super ...

(born 1988), Brazilian football player * Francisco Moreira (1915–1991), Portuguese football midfielder *

Francisco Moreira da Silva Rebelo Francisco Moreira Silva Rebelo (born 12 October 1947 in Setúbal) is a former Portuguese footballer who played for Vitória Setúbal and Amora, as right back. Rebelo gained 8 caps Caps are flat headgear. Caps or CAPS may also refer to: ...

(born 1947), Portuguese former football right back *

Geraldo Moreira da Silva Júnior Geraldo Moreira da Silva Júnior, better known as Geraldo (Duque de Caxias, 6 February 1974) is a Brazilian footballer who acts as the attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Volta Redonda. Career Gerard has served in several clubs: Vasc ...

(born 1974), Brazilian football attacking midfielder *

Gleison Wilson da Silva Moreira Gleison Wilson da Silva Moreira (born 23 June 1995), known as Gleison, is a Brazilian association football, football player who plays for Angolan club Atlético Petróleos de Luanda, Petro de Luanda. Club career He made his professional debut i ...

(born 1995), Brazilian football player * Guilherme Rodrigues Moreira (born 1987), Brazilian football player * Héctor Moreira (born 1987), Guatemalan international football defender * Hilton Moreira (born 1981), Brazilian football striker *

Hugo Moreira (footballer, born 1982) Hugo Miguel Gomes Moreira (born 12 April 1982) is a Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a winger. Club career Born in Matosinhos, Moreira played youth football with Leixões S.C. and FC Porto, making his debut as a senio ...

(born 1982), Portuguese former football winger * Hugo Moreira (footballer, born 1990) (born 1990), Portuguese football defender * Igor Araújo (footballer) (born 1987), Portuguese football goalkeeper * Jaime Moreira Pacheco (born 1958), Portuguese football manager, and former football central midfielder * Jansen José Moreira (1927–2010), Brazilian football player * Jean (footballer, born 1986), Brazilian football defensive midfielder *

Jefferson Moreira Nascimento Jefferson Moreira Nascimento (born 5 July 1988), known simply as Jefferson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Esporte Clube XV de Novembro (Piracicaba) as a left-back. Club career Born in Campo Formoso, Bahia, Jefferson represe ...

(born 1988), Brazilian football player * João Mendes (footballer, born 1988) (born 1988), Portuguese football forward * João Moreira (footballer, born 1970) (born 1970), Portuguese former football player *

João Moreira (footballer, born 1986) João Vítor Rocha de Carvalho Moreira (born 7 February 1986) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for New Zealand club Manukau United FC as a forward. Club career Moreira was born in Amadora, Lisbon. Still a youngster, he made his ...

(born 1986), Portuguese football forward * João Moreira (footballer, born 1988) (born 1988), Portuguese football forward * João Moreira (footballer, born 1998) (born 1998), Portuguese football defender * João Moreira (footballer, born 2004), (born 2004), Brazilian-born Portuguese football player * João Paulo (footballer, born 1992) (born 1992), Portuguese football player * Joaquín Piquerez Moreira (born 1998), Uruguayan football midfielder * Jonathan Luiz Moreira Rosa Júnior (born 1999), Brazilian football forward *

Jonathan Moreira Jonathan Cícero Moreira (born 27 February 1986), sometimes known as just Jonathan, is a Brazilian professional association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football)#Full-back, right back. He also holds Italian nation ...

(born 1986), Brazilian football right back *

Jonathan Moreira (footballer, born 1996) Jonathan Moreira (born 22 August 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Rivadavia. Career Moreira progressed through the ranks of Deportivo Español. He was promoted into senior football in November 2018 by ...

(born 1996), Argentine football midfielder * Jorge Carlos Santos Moreira Baptista (born 1977), Portuguese former football goalkeeper * Jorge Javier Moreira Pereira (born 1998), Venezuelan football midfielder * Jorge Moreira (born 1990), Paraguayan football right back * José Gerardo Moreira Rocha Júnior (born 1977), Brazilian football player * José Manuel Moreiras (1976–2019), Argentine football player *

José Moreira José Filipe da Silva Moreira (born 20 March 1982) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent most of his career with Benfica, appearing in 148 competitive matches and making his debut at only 19. H ...

(born 1982), Portuguese former football goalkeeper * José Semedo (footballer, born 1985) (born 1985), Portuguese football defensive midfielder * José Varela (footballer) (born 1997), Cape Verdean football winger *

Josimar Moreira Josimar Moreira Matos de Souza (born 7 July 1988) commonly known as Josimar, is a Brazilian professional Football player, footballer. References

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(born 1988), Brazilian football player * Júlio César Mendes Moreira (born 1983), Brazilian former football player * Julio Cesar Moreira Ribeiro (born 1995), Brazilian football striker * Juninho (footballer, born 5 April 1985) (born 1985), Brazilian football forward * Leonardo Moreira (born 1986), Japanese football player * Leonardo Moreira Morais (born 1991), Brazilian football right back *

Leonel Moreira Leonel Gerardo Moreira Ledezma (born 2 April 1990) is a Costa Rican professional goalkeeper who plays for Liga FPD club Alajuelense and the Costa Rica national team. Club career Moreira came through the Herediano youth system and has only pla ...

(born ) national football goalkeeper * Ligger Moreira Malaquias (born ), Brazilian football player * Ligia Moreira (born 1992), Ecuadorian football defender * Luis Andrés Moreira (born 1996), Ecuadorian football player * Luis Moreira (born 1978), Ecuadorian football midfielder * Luíz Carlos Martins Moreira (born 1985), Brazilian football defensive midfielder * Márcio Gama Moreira (born 1984), Brazilian football left-back * Marco Aurélio (footballer, born 1952) (born 1952), Brazilian former football manager * Mariela Moreira (born 1983), Bolivian football centre back * Moreira E Silva Alison Pierre (born 1988), Brazilian football player * Natanael (footballer, born 2002) (born 2002), Brazilian football player * Nuno Silva (footballer, born 1986) (born 1986), Portuguese football player * Osmar Francisco Moreira Jesuino (born 1987), Brazilian football forward * Ozu Moreira (born 1986), Brazilian-born Japanese beach football defender *

Paulo Sérgio (footballer, born 1984) Paulo Sérgio Moreira Gonçalves (born 24 January 1984), known as Paulo Sérgio, is a retired Portuguese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 162 matches and 13 goals over eight seas ...

(born 1984), Portuguese football player *

Paulo Sérgio Moreira Gonçalves Paulo is a Portuguese, Spanish, Swiss, and Italian masculine given name equivalent to English Paul (name), Paul. Notable people with the name include: *Paulo Jr. *Paulo Jr. (footballer) *Paulo Almeida, Brazilian footballer *Paulo André Cren Beni ...

(born 1984), Portuguese football player * Pavão (footballer, born 1974) (born 1974), former football right back * Pedrinho (footballer, born 1992) (born 1992), Portuguese football player * Pedro Bispo Moreira Júnior (born 1987), Brazilian striker *

Pedro Ken Morimoto Moreira Pedro Ken Morimoto Moreira (born 20 March 1987), known as Pedro Ken, is a Brazilian footballer. He is of Japanese descent. Career Club Pedro Ken was born in Curitiba, Paraná. In 2007, when Coritiba won the Série B, Pedro Ken, Keirrison and ...

(born 1987), Brazilian football player * Pedro Manuel Taborda Moreira (born 1978), Portuguese former football goalkeeper * Pedro Moreira (Cape Verdean footballer) *

Pedro Moreira (footballer, born 1983) Pedro António Coelho Moreira (born 23 October 1983) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Club career Moreira was born in Penafiel, Porto District. He spent his entire 18-year senior career with F.C. Penafiel ...

(born 1983), Portuguese former football right back * Pedro Moreira (footballer, born 1989) (born 1989), Portuguese football midfielder * Pedro Silva (footballer, born 1997) (born 1997), Portuguese football goalkeeper * Rafael Moreira (footballer) (born 1990), Brazilian football player *

Ramón Osni Moreira Lage Ramón or Ramon may refer to: People Given name *Ramon (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian footballer * Ramón (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian footballer *Ramón (singer), Spanish singer who represented Spain in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest ...

(born 1988), Brazilian football attacking midfielder * Raul Moreira (born 1934), former Portuguese football player * Renato Adriano Jacó Moreira (born 1984), Brazilian football player *

Ricardo Costa (footballer, born 1981) Ricardo Miguel Moreira da Costa (; born 16 May 1981) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender but occasionally as a full-back. After making his senior debut with Porto (where he was only a reserv ...

(born 1981), Portuguese former football player * Ricardo Moreira (born 1983), Argentine football player * Roberto de Assis Moreira (born 1971), former football player * Roberto Moreira (born 1987), Paraguayan football forward *

Rodrigo Moreira (footballer, born 1996) Rodrigo Miguel Moreira (born 15 July 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chilean club Deportes Limache. Career Club Moreira's senior career with Independiente began in 2014 when he was a substitute f ...

(born 1996), Argentine football defender * Rodrigo Moreira (footballer, born 2001) (born 2001), Uruguayan football forward *

Ronaldinho Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980), commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho () or simply Ronaldinho, is a Brazilian retired professional association football, footballer who played mostly as an attacking midfielder, but was also deplo ...

(born 1980), Brazilian football player *

Rui Moreira (footballer) Rui Filipe Araújo Moreira (born 31 May 1996) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga 3 club Sanjoanense. Football career Born in Póvoa de Varzim, Moreira developed at hometown club Varzim before joining FC ...

(born 1996), Portuguese football midfielder * Sávio Moreira de Oliveira (born 2004), Brazilian football forward * Steven Moreira (born 1994), French football right back * Thiago Luiz Moreira de Araújo (born 1988), Brazilian football player * Tiago César Moreira Pereira (born 1975), Portuguese former football player *

Tiago Moreira Tiago André Lopes Moreira (born 27 April 1988) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for S.C. Covilhã as a right-back. Club career Born in Felgueiras, Porto District, Moreira spent most of his youth career in the ranks of FC Port ...

(born 1988), Portuguese football right back * Valdeir Celso Moreira (born 1967), Brazilian former football player * Vatinei César Moreira dos Santos (born 1979), Brazilian football player. * Víctor Moreira (born 1982), Andorran international football midfielder * Vinícius Moreira de Lima (born 1996), Brazilian football attacking midfielder * Vítor Hugo Fernandes Moreira (born 1982), Portuguese football goalkeeper *

Wagner da Silva Moreira Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( ; ; 22 May 181313 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most op ...

(born 1988), Brazilian football full back * Walisson Moreira Farias Maia (born 1991), Brazilian football central defender. * Weverson (footballer, born 2000) (born 2000), Brazilian football left-back * Yago Moreira Silva (born 1994), Brazilian football winger * Yefferson Moreira (born 1991), Uruguayan football player *

Zezé Moreira Alfredo Moreira Júnior (16 October 1917 – 10 April 1998), usually known as Zezé Moreira, was a Brazilian football player and manager who coached Brazil at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He has the most coaching appearances in Fluminense's history ...

(1917–1998), Brazilian football player

Other sports

Fatima Moreira de Melo Fatima Moreira de Melo (born 4 July 1978) is a former Dutch field hockey player and professional poker player of Portuguese descent. She has played 191 international matches for the Dutch national team, where she has scored 30 times. De Melo's d ...

(born 1978), Dutch field hockey player *

Federico Moreira Federico A. Moreira Wuilman (born 8 March 1961, in Salto) is a retired road bicycle racer and track cyclist from Uruguay. Moreira represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He also won the gold med ...

(born 1961), Uruguayan cyclist * José Moreira (swimmer) (born 1962), Brazilian swimmer * Juraci Moreira (born 1979), Brazilian triathlete * Pablo Moreira (born 1970), Argentine field hockey player * Paulão Moreira (born 1969), Brazilian beach volleyball player

Crime

Erismar Rodrigues Moreira Erismar Rodrigues Moreira (died October 29, 2005), also known as "Bem-Te-Vi", was a gang leader in the Brazilian slum Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro. He was considered to be the most wanted criminal in Rio during his prime. Early activities Moreir ...

(died 2005), Brazilian gang leader *

Juan Moreira Juan Moreira (? - April 1874) is a well-known figure in the history of Argentina. An outlaw, gaucho and folk-hero, he is considered one of the most renowned Argentinian rural bandits. Early life Moreira was born in the administrative area of La ...

(died 1874), Argentine gaucho outlaw and folk-hero