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Who is Hector Moreno?
Hector Moreno is a professional football player. Hector Moreno plays for the Mexican national team and Liga MX club Monterrey. He is a left-footed defender who primarily plays in the center of the field. Moreno rose through the ranks of Club Universidad Nacional’s youth program.
Hector later went on to play for Espanyol, PSV Eindhoven, Roma, and Real Sociedad in the best European competitions.
He joined Al Gharafa in Qatar in 2019 after leaving Real Sociedad in Spain.
Childhood and Early Career
Hector Moreno was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico on January 7, 1988.
Cesar Moreno and Alcira Herrera were his parents when he was born.
Culiacan, his city, is baseball’s heartland, and he grew up rooting for the local league’s Culiacan Tomateros.
Hector aspired to be a baseball player or a vocalist, and he enjoyed listening to Banda music.
But, like many other Mexican children, he started to like playing football as he grew older.
He was given the nickname “Cachi” as a child, which is a short form of “Cachirul.”
In English, it refers to a ringer or an unregistered player. He didn’t have to wait long to become a fully registered player, though.
Cesar Moreno, Hector’s father, was in charge of the football stadium at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa.
“Cachi,” an introverted youngster, first came into contact with football thanks to his father, and he fell in love with it right away.
He remained with his maternal grandmother near the football stadium after deciding to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. His mother believes that his perseverance is the key to his success.
Football was more than a hobby for him when he was 15 years old.
As a result, he abandoned his nest and relocated to Mexico City, 1000 kilometers distant from Culiacan’s hometown.
To pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer, he entered the Pumas development system in Mexico City.
In 2003, at the age of 15, Moreno joined UNAM’s (commonly known as Pumas) youth academy.
He quickly impressed the young system’s coaches with his dedication and talent. In 2005, he was called up to the Mexican U-17 team as a result of his achievements with UNAM.
Height, Age, and Nationality
Hector Moreno was born in 1988, he is 34 years old.
Defenders, particularly center backs, are frequently confronted with high balls and tall strikers.
Moving on, Moreno stands 6 feet and 1 inch (185 cm) tall and weighs 79 kilograms.
Furthermore, this left-handed player’s hair is brownish yet black. His eyes are also brown, and he was born under the sign of Capricorn.
Moreno played for Espanyol and Real Sociedad in Spain for the first five years of his career. He now obtains Spanish citizenship after completing all of the procedures.
Facts of Hector Moreno
| Full Name | Hector Alfredo Moreno Herrera |
| Birth Date | January 17, 1988 |
| Birth Place | Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Nick Name | Cachi |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Ethnicity | Latin |
| Education | Not Available |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Father’s Name | Cesar Moreno |
| Mother’s Name | Alcira Herrera |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Height | 6′ 1″ (185 cm) |
| Weight | 79 KG |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Measurement | Not Available |
| Build | Athletic |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Irene Martinez |
| Children | Two |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Position | Center Back, Defender |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Current Teams (donde juega) | Mexico, Al Gharafa |
| Former Teams | UNAM, AZ Alkmaar, Espanyol, PSV, Roma, Real Sociedad |
| Player Agent | JB Sports2Business GmbH |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | 4.50 million EUR |
| Shoes | Adidas Predator 20.1 |
| Shoe Size | 42 |
| Social Media | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook |
| Merch | Trading Cards, Jersey, All Cards |
| Last Update | April 2022 |
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2022, Hector Moreno’s net worth is estimated to be around $5.5 million.
The bulk of his net worth has accrued mainly through his playing career as a professional football player.
Besides, Moreno has contracted with Adidas too. Currently, Hector lives a lavish life with his family.
Career at Club
2006-2014
In 2006, he was called up to the Senior team for the first time after an outstanding performance in his age group.
On January 22, he made his first-team debut as a substitute in a match against Santos Laguna.
On February 12, he made his first full appearance in a 2-0 win over Veracruz, and a week later, he scored his first goal against Cruz Azul.
In 2006, he was called up to the Senior team for the first time after an outstanding performance in his age group.
On January 22, he made his first-team debut as a substitute in a match against Santos Laguna.
Moreno signed a US$ 4.5 million deal with AZ Alkmaar in December 2007. He appeared in 80 games for AZ, scoring six goals in the process.
He was recruited by Spanish club Espanyol for an undisclosed price in the summer of 2011. His injuries during the 2014 World Cup reportedly prevented him from signing with Manchester United.
For six months, he was unable to play football due to this injury. He returned in December 2014 after surgery and rest.
2015
PSV Eindhoven, a Dutch club, signed him for €5 million in August 2015. He scored 11 goals in 61 games for PSV, while playing as a center-back.
He won the Eredivisie and the Johan Cruyff Shield for the second time. He joined Roma in the summer transfer window of 2017 after two years with PSV.
He only played five games for Roma before being moved after barely six months. Real Sociedad in Spain paid him a career-high transfer fee of €6 million.
Hector had a grade 1 injury shortly after joining the club, but returned after only a month.
Moreno enjoyed his time with Real Sociedad, however his contract with the club was canceled in July 2019.
He signed for Qatari Club Al Gharafa, after an eleven-year stint in European leagues, and became the first Mexican player to play in the Qatari division.
Furthermore, Moreno joined Monterrey as a free agent for the 2021 season.
Group by Age
Moreno has been a member of the National team since he was a child. He was selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2005 by the under 17 team.
When Mexico overcame Brazil 3-0 in the final match to win the championship, Moreno played a key role for the team. After the competition, he continued to compete in National age-group tournaments.
Hector was also a member of the Mexico U-20 team that placed third in their group in the 2006 Toulon Tournament. In the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007, he made another appearance with the team.
As a defensive midfielder, he scored the team’s third goal in a 3-0 triumph over the Gambia. Unfortunately, they were defeated in the quarter-finals by eventual champion Argentina.
Team National
Moreno has appeared in 105 games for the Mexican national team, scoring four goals. In October 2007, Hector made his National Team debut against Guatemala.
He was then called up to the National team on a regular basis for friendlies and World Cup qualifier matches.
Rafael Marquez, Osorio, Rodriguez, and Magallon were among the center backs he had to contend with. However, the former Espanyol player was not troubled for long.
Moreno’s debut competition with Mexico was the 2010 World Cup when he was named to Javier Aguirre’s 23-man roster.
Hector was then selected to play in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He started every match for Mexico in that tournament, including the championship game.
He proved himself once again on football’s biggest stage by assisting Mexico to the Gold Cup victory.
He was chosen for the 2014 World Cup, but it did not go well. After colliding with Dutch player Arjen Robben, he fractured his tibia, which was one of the worst moments of his career.
He was out of football for six months after that incident. He also played in the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup for Mexico.
In the Confederations Cup, he scored against Portugal. Moreno also helped Mexico win the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup for the second time.
He was named to the CONCACAF 2015 tournament’s best XI after helping Mexico win the tournament for the second time.
Position & Style of Play
Moreno is a left-footed center-back who builds the attack from the heart of the defense. Former Espanyol player has excellent knowledge of the position and can scan the game.
He is considered modern center-backs as he can quickly react in adverse situations and start the defense attack.
Moreno is a Left-footed center back, but he also occasionally played as a left-back and defensive midfielder in his early stages.
Since his move to PSV in 2015, he added a new attribute to his game, goalscoring.
Personal Life, Wife, and Children
Hector Moreno is happily married to his wife Irene Martinez since 2015. Irene is a Spanish model and a businesswoman. She is originally from Barcelona.
The couple first met outside Barcelona in 2012, and Hector mentioned that “It was love at first sight.”
Initially, they met at a friend’s party in Ibiza, and after that first meeting, both kept in regular contact for two to three months.
Not to mention, Moreno even used to travel to Ibiza to meet Irene, the city where she lived.
Likewise, Irene also used to accompany him on his adventures in football in the Netherlands and Italy, as well as a return to La Liga in Spain.
Slowly, the romance developed, and the couple became inseparable. Together they have consolidated a beautiful family with their daughters Mía and Salma. As of now, the small family of four resides in Doha, Qatar.
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Social Media Presence
He has 1.6 million followers on Twitter. Likewise, he is also active on Instagram too, where he has 991K followers. He has 181k followers on Facebook.
