Moreirense F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Moreirense Futebol Clube | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Os verdes e brancos (The Green and whites) Os homens de Moreira de Cónegos (The Men from Moreira de Cónegos) |
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| Founded | 1 November 1938 | |||
| Ground | Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas | |||
| Capacity | 6,150 | |||
| Chairman | Vítor Magalhães | |||
| Manager | Vasco Botelho da Costa | |||
| League | Primeira Liga | |||
| 2024–25 | Primeira Liga, 10th of 18 | |||
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Moreirense Futebol Clube is a professional football club from Moreira de Cónegos, Guimarães Municipality, Portugal. The club was started on November 1, 1938. They play their home games at Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. This stadium can hold 6,150 fans.
Moreirense first played in Portugal's second football league in 1995. They reached the top league, the Primeira Liga, in 2002. The team won the Taça da Liga (League Cup) in 2017. They also won the second division championship in 2014 and again in 2023.
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Club History: Moreirense's Journey
Moreirense Futebol Clube was founded in 1938. The team first made it to the second tier of Portuguese football in 1995. They stayed there for five seasons. After being moved down to a lower league, a new manager named Manuel Machado helped them.
Rising to the Top League
Under Manuel Machado, Moreirense earned two promotions in two years. This meant they reached the top league for the first time in 2002. Machado led the team for two more seasons. During this time, Moreirense finished in the middle of the league table. They even finished ninth in the 2003–04 season.
After Machado left, the club faced some tough times. They were moved down two leagues in a row. However, they returned to the second level in 2010 and then to the top league in 2012. After another quick move down, the team won the 2013–14 Segunda Liga under manager Toni Conceição.
Winning Their First Major Trophy
Moreirense achieved a huge milestone on January 29, 2017. They won their first major national title! They won the League Cup (Taça da Liga) by beating S.C. Braga in the final match. This was a very exciting moment for the club and its fans.
In the 2018–19 season, manager Ivo Vieira led Moreirense to their best-ever finish. They came in sixth place in the top league. They just missed out on fifth place because of goal difference. After two more seasons finishing 8th, the team was moved down again in 2021–22.
Returning to the Primeira Liga
In the 2022–23 season, under manager Paulo Alves, Moreirense quickly returned to the top league. They won the 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 championship. The team earned 79 points out of a possible 102. This was the highest point total ever in an 18-team season of that league. Paulo Alves left the club after this successful season.
Club Achievements
Moreirense has won several important titles throughout its history.
National Titles
- Taça da Liga
- Winners: 2016–17
- Segunda Liga
- Winners: 2001–02, 2013–14, 2022—23
- Portuguese Second Division
- Winners: 1994–95, 2000–01
Regional Titles
- AF Braga Second Division
- Winners: 1942–43
Current Players
Here are the players who are currently part of the Moreirense team.
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Players on Loan
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Club Managers Through the Years
Many different managers have led Moreirense Futebol Clube over the years. Each one has helped shape the team's journey.
Armindo Cunha (1991–92)- Ferreirinha (1993–94)
- Carlos Garcia (1994 – May 30, 1999)
- Bernardino Pedroto (May 30, 1999 – Dec 9, 1999)
- João Cavaleiro (Dec 9, 1999 – May 14, 2000)
- Manuel Machado (June 2, 2000 – June 5, 2004)
- Vítor Oliveira (June 7, 2004 – April 3, 2005)
- Jorge Jesus (April 5, 2005 – May 22, 2005)
- Vítor Paneira (May 23, 2005 – Oct 17, 2005)
- João Carlos Pereira (Oct 17, 2005 – Feb 27, 2006)
- José Gomes (March 1, 2006 – May 5, 2006)
- Dito (June 15, 2006 – Nov 13, 2007)
- Daniel Ramos (Nov 13, 2007 – May 4, 2008)
- Nicolau Vaqueiro (2008 – May 12, 2009)
- Jorge Casquilha (2009 – Jan 30, 2013)
- Augusto Inácio (Jan 30, 2013 – May 19, 2013)
- Vítor Oliveira (May 20, 2013 – March 10, 2014)
- Toni Conceição (March 10, 2014 – May 15, 2014)
- Miguel Leal (July 1, 2014 – May 19, 2016)
- Pepa (May 20, 2016 – November 21, 2016)
- Leandro Mendes (November 22, 2016 – November 28, 2016)
- Augusto Inácio (November 28, 2016 – March 20, 2017)
- Petit (March 20, 2017 – May 26, 2017)
- Manuel Machado (May 27, 2017 – October 28, 2017)
- Sérgio Vieira (October 31, 2017 – February 13, 2018)
- Petit (February 12, 2018 – May 13, 2018)
- Ivo Vieira (May 29, 2018 – May 19, 2019)
- Vítor Campelos (May 27, 2019 – December 16, 2019)
- Ricardo Soares (December 18, 2019 – November 9, 2020)
- César Peixoto (November 10, 2020 - January 2, 2021)
- Vasco Seabra (January 6, 2021 – June 5, 2021)
- João Henriques (June 5, 2021 – December 2, 2021)
Lito Vidigal (December 4, 2021 – January 5, 2022)- Ricardo Sá Pinto (January 7, 2022 – May 31, 2022)
- Paulo Alves (June 8, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
- Rui Borges (July 5, 2023 – present)
See also
In Spanish: Moreirense Futebol Clube para niños
