Junior Leonardo Moreno Borrero (born 20 July 1993), is a Venezuelan professional footballer as a midfielder who plays for Academia Puerto Cabello.
Professional career Zulia FC In June 2015, Moreno moved to Zulia FC from ACD Lara after a couple successful seasons Moreno won the 2016 Copa Venezuela with Zulia. He was team captain for Zulia during his last season.
D.C. United On 2 January 2018, Moreno signed with MLS side D.C. United. Moreno debuted for United on 3 March 2018, in a 1–1 tie against Orlando City. Moreno played 20 games and contributed 2 assists for United in 2018. Statistically, Moreno is considered one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS. Moreno finished his 2019 season with 29 appearances, which he started in all of them, and provided 3 assists.
Moreno scored his first MLS goal in the 85th minute of the 3–1 win over Minnesota United on 29 September 2021.
FC Cincinnati On 25 February 2022, FC Cincinnati signed Moreno for the 2022 MLS season with an option for 2023.
Al-Hazem On 10 February 2024, Moreno joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Hazem on a free transfer.
Houston Dynamo On 17 September 2024, Moreno returned to the United States, joining MLS side Houston Dynamo on a three month deal. On 7 November 2024, his contract option was declined by Houston following their 2024 season.
Gimnasia LP On 27 January 2025, Moreno joined Argentine Primera División side Gimnasia LP, signing a contract until the end of the year.
International career Moreno was born in Venezuela, and is of Argentine descent. Moreno made his debut for the Venezuela national football team in a friendly 1–1 draw with the United States, wherein he assisted Venezuela's goal. Moreno played in the 2019 Copa América for Venezuela.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsACD Lara2012–13Venezuelan Primera División80———602013–1460—10—702014–15291———291Total431001000441Zulia2015Venezuelan Primera División211———211201643171——50220173022060—382Total9449160001095D.C. United2018MLS20020—102302019290——103002020200———2002021291———291Total9812000201021FC Cincinnati2022MLS2722010202302023294403040300Total566604060726Career total291121711108032713
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsVenezuela20175120185020191002020202021120202210202350Total401
International goals Scores and results list Moreno's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 8 June 2017 FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, United States 1–1 1–1 Friendly
Honours
Zulia F.C. Venezuelan Primera División Runners-up: (2016) Torneo Clausura: (2016) Copa Venezuela: 2016
FC Cincinnati Supporters' Shield: 2023
Personal life Moreno's father, Carlos Horacio Moreno, is an Argentine former footballer and coach, and his brothers Carlos Moreno and Marcelo Moreno are also footballers. In January 2020, Moreno received his green card.
References
External links
Zulia FC Profile