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Alberto Moreno Pérez (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈβeɾto moˈɾeno ˈpeɾeθ]; born 5 July 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Serie A club Como.

Key Information

An academy graduate of local side Sevilla, he made his senior debut for the club's reserve side in 2011 before going on to feature in 62 official games for the first team. During his time with Sevilla, he was part of the squad which won the Europa League title in 2014. The following season, he joined Premier League club Liverpool for a reported fee of £12 million, where he made 141 appearances and collected runners-up medals in the EFL Cup and the Europa League, and a winner's medal in the Champions League.

Moreno was part of the Spain under-21 team that won the 2013 UEFA European Championship and made his senior debut the same year.

Club career

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Sevilla

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Moreno with Sevilla in 2013

Moreno was born in the Andalusian capital of Seville and at the age of 13 joined local side Sevilla.[4][5] There he progressed through the club's youth academy and made his senior debut for the reserve side, Sevilla Atlético, on 12 June 2011 in a 3–1 home win over Guadalajara in the Segunda División B play-offs. The club ultimately lost 5–4 on aggregate, however.[6] His first full season followed thereafter during which he scored four goals in 30 games, including his first senior goal directly from a corner kick in added time against Cádiz.[7] Whilst playing for the reserve side, Moreno operated under the tutelage of Ramón Tejada who rotated him between attacking and defensive positions down the left-flank of the field.[5] The positional rotation was later credited for his tactical awareness which contributed to him making his first team, and La Liga debut.[5] This took place on 8 April 2012 when he came on as a substitute for Manu del Moral in the last minutes of a 1–0 away loss against Athletic Bilbao.[5][8]

In February 2013, Moreno was permanently promoted to the first team and he scored his first professional goal on 20 October, netting the second in a 2–2 draw at Real Valladolid.[9][10] He ultimately made 17 appearances during a campaign blemished only by a straight red card he received following a confrontation with Gabi in a league match against Atlético Madrid.[11][12] He enjoyed a breakthrough season in the 2013–14 campaign where he made 44 appearances in total for the club, including 14 in Sevilla's victorious run in the UEFA Europa League.[12][13] His performances throughout the season also contributed towards Sevilla ending the fifth in the league and earned him a spot in Spain's provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[12]

On 12 August 2014, and on the eve of Sevilla's 2014 UEFA Super Cup match against Real Madrid, Moreno was withdrawn from the club's match-day squad after the club agreed a £12 million deal with Premier League side Liverpool for his signature.[14] Following the match, Moreno was in tears and had to be consoled as he was given a send off by the club's fans.[15] He later explained that he was emotional to be leaving Sevilla as the club was the "club of his life" but that he was equally motivated to succeed at Liverpool.[16]

Liverpool

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On 16 August 2014, Moreno officially completed his move to Liverpool and he made his debut for the club 10 days later in a 3–1 league loss to Manchester City.[17][18] He then scored his first goal on 31 August, netting the third goal in 3–0 away win against Tottenham Hotspur after dispossessing Andros Townsend and sprinting 40 yards to score.[19][20] He scored again in December, against Swansea City, but ultimately endured an inconsistent debut season at Anfield, with his attacking output not matched by his defensive performances.[21][22]

Moreno spent the first four games of the next season as a substitute as new teammate Joe Gomez started in his position. However, on 20 September 2015, he made his first league start of the season, providing the assist for Danny Ings' first Liverpool goal in a 1–1 draw against Norwich City,[23] and was praised for his man of the match performance.[24] His performance in the 2016 UEFA Europa League Final, where Liverpool lost 1–3 to his former club Sevilla, was heavily criticised by pundits and journalists for positioning and defensive errors.[25][26][27][28][29][30]

Moreno (bottom-left) lining-up for Liverpool's Champions League match against Spartak Moscow in 2017

On 14 August 2016, Moreno started in the first game of the season, a 4–3 win at Arsenal, where he conceded a penalty and was criticised heavily for his performance, prompting a defence from his manager Jürgen Klopp.[31] Despite his manager's intervention, he was dropped and used only as a late substitute for the next game, an 0–2 loss at Burnley.[32] He made 18 appearances over the season, just eight as a starter, as James Milner was preferred in the left-back slot.[33]

In April 2017, Serie A teams AC Milan and Inter Milan spoke to Liverpool about a transfer for Moreno, and in June the Reds rejected a €12.5 million bid for him from another Italian club, Napoli.[33]

Moreno played more frequently at the start of the 2017–18 season,[34] but was criticised in November in a Champions League group game against Sevilla, in which Liverpool led 3–0 at half time but drew 3–3, and was defended by Klopp.[35][36][37] He ultimately lost his position to new signing Andrew Robertson for the rest of the season.[38]

Despite not playing in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final against Tottenham Hotspur on 1 June 2019, Moreno won his first Champions League winner's medal as Liverpool won 2–0.[39] Three days later, after making just five appearances all season, Moreno was released by Liverpool.[40]

Villarreal

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On 9 July 2019, Moreno signed a five-year contract with Villarreal CF.[41] In September 2020, he was ruled out for an estimated six months with a cruciate ligament injury to the left knee.[42]

On 26 May 2021, Moreno won the Europa League final with Villarreal, scoring a penalty in the 11–10 shootout.[43]

Como

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On 19 July 2024, Moreno signed a one-year contract with Serie A club Como as a free agent.[44]

International career

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Youth

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Moreno represented the Spain under-21s at the 2013 UEFA European Championship, being first-choice as he helped them retain their European title. Following the competition's completion he was announced in UEFA's official team of the tournament.[45]

Senior

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Moreno was called up to the senior team on 4 October 2013 for the last 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Georgia,[46] and he made his debut on 15 October, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 win in Albacete.[47]

Moreno was included in Vicente del Bosque's 30-man provisional list for the tournament in Brazil, but was one of seven players cut from the final squad.[48]

Over three years since his last cap, Moreno was recalled by Julen Lopetegui for friendlies against Costa Rica and Russia in November 2017.[49]

Personal life

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Moreno has many tattoos. In April 2016, he had his leg decorated with an image of a gun-toting chimpanzee dressed in a suit and wearing headphones; ESPN FC's verdict was "Please don't ask, because we haven't got the slightest clue."[50] The back of his leg is decorated with the coordinates of his hometown's Plaza de España.[51] Moreno has two children with his partner Lilia Granadilla.[52]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 25 October 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sevilla Atlético 2010–11[53] Segunda División B 0 0 1[c] 0 1 0
2011–12[54] 30 4 30 4
2012–13[55] 19 3 19 3
Total 49 7 1 0 50 7
Sevilla 2011–12[54] La Liga 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2012–13[55] 15 0 2 0 17 0
2013–14[56] 29 3 1 0 14[d] 0 44 3
Total 45 3 3 0 14 0 0 0 62 3
Liverpool 2014–15[57] Premier League 28 2 4 0 2 0 7[e] 0 41 2
2015–16[58] 32 1 0 0 5 0 13[d] 0 50 1
2016–17[59] 12 0 3 0 3 0 18 0
2017–18[60] 16 0 1 0 0 0 10[f] 0 27 0
2018–19[61] 2 0 1 0 1 0 1[f] 0 5 0
Total 90 3 9 0 11 0 31 0 0 0 141 3
Villarreal 2019–20[62] La Liga 18 0 1 0 19 0
2020–21[63] 5 0 0 0 4[d] 0 9 0
2021–22[64] 24 3 3 2 7[f] 1 1[g] 0 35 6
2022–23[65] 24 0 1 0 3[h] 0 28 0
2023–24[66] 27 2 2 0 4[d] 0 33 2
Total 98 5 7 2 18 1 1 0 124 8
Como 2024–25[67] Serie A 24 0 1 0 25 0
2025–26[68] 2 0 2 0 4 0
Total 26 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0
Career total 308 18 22 2 11 0 63 1 2 0 406 21
  1. ^ Includes Copa del Rey, FA Cup and Coppa Italia
  2. ^ Includes Football League/EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in Segunda División B play-offs
  4. ^ a b c d Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ Five appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
  7. ^ Appearance in UEFA Super Cup
  8. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

International

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As of match played 14 November 2017[69]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Spain 2013 2 0
2014 1 0
2015 0 0
2016 0 0
2017 1 0
Total 4 0

Honours

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Sevilla

Liverpool

Villarreal

Spain U21

Individual

  • UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013[45]

References

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from Grokipedia
Alberto Moreno Pérez (born 5 July 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club . Born in , , Moreno joined the youth academy at age 10, initially as an attacking left winger before transitioning to a full-back role during his teenage years. He progressed to Sevilla's reserve team in 2011, making 49 appearances, and made his senior debut on 8 April 2012 in a match against . Over two seasons with Sevilla's first team (2012–2014), he featured in 62 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists, and contributed to their victory in the 2013–14 season with 12 appearances in the competition. In August 2014, Moreno transferred to for a reported £12 million fee, where he spent five seasons, making 141 appearances, scoring 3 goals, and recording 11 assists. During his time at , he played a key role in their run to the and was part of the squad that won the . His Liverpool career included notable contributions in build-up play and overlapping runs, though he faced competition and criticism before reviving his form in the 2017–18 season. Moreno returned to in July 2019 on a free transfer to , where he played 124 matches over five seasons, scoring 8 goals and providing 9 assists, and helped the club win the . In July 2024, he joined on a free transfer, signing a contract until June 2026, marking his move to Italian football at age 32. Internationally, Moreno earned four caps for the Spain national team between 2013 and 2017, debuting on 15 October 2013 in a friendly against Georgia. Standing at 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) with a left-footed preference, he is known for his pace, crossing ability, and defensive tenacity, amassing over 300 club appearances across top European leagues.

Background

Early life

Alberto Moreno Pérez was born on 5 July 1992 in Seville, Spain. Growing up in the Andalusian capital, he developed an early passion for football, playing in local setups before being recruited into Sevilla FC's renowned youth academy, La Cantera, at the age of 10. Moreno progressed steadily through the ranks of Sevilla's youth system, initially honing his skills as an attacking left winger before transitioning to the left-back position that would define his career. His senior debut for Sevilla Atlético came on 20 August 2011 in a 2–1 away defeat to AD Ceuta, where he started and played the full 90 minutes. During his time in La Cantera, Moreno benefited from the academy's emphasis on tactical discipline and technical proficiency under experienced coaches, which helped refine his defensive awareness and overlapping runs. This foundation in Sevilla's youth development ultimately led to his promotion to the first team in 2012.

Personal life

Alberto Moreno has been in a relationship with Lilia Granadilla since 2011, and the couple married in 2021. The family maintains a base in , reflecting Moreno's roots in , while he has spent time in due to his professional commitments with . Moreno and Granadilla have three children: daughter Carla, born in September 2016; son Alberto Jr., born in November 2017; and son Leo, born around 2020. The family has provided crucial support during his career transitions, including his moves between clubs in , , and . Moreno is known for his extensive tattoo collection, which includes tributes to his , such as an image of himself with his son, as well as symbols honoring his Sevilla heritage like the coordinates of Seville's Plaza de España on his calf. He also has tattoos commemorating achievements, including one for the 2019 victory. Moreno leads a low-profile , prioritizing and fitness away from the spotlight of his football career, with no reported legal issues or controversies as of November 2025.

Club career

Sevilla

Alberto Moreno joined Sevilla's first team in 2012 under Míchel, making his debut as a late substitute in a 0–1 defeat to on 8 April 2012. His breakthrough came the following season, with a permanent promotion in February 2013, after which he established himself as the primary left-back amid injuries to competitors like and . Over the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons, Moreno featured in 44 matches, scoring three goals, including his first professional strike on 20 October 2013 in a 2–2 draw at . His development accelerated under new manager , who succeeded Míchel in January 2013 and molded Moreno from an attacking youth full-back into a more defensively disciplined player capable of overlapping runs while maintaining positional solidity. Moreno played a pivotal role in Sevilla's 2013–14 UEFA Europa League triumph, appearing in 10 matches with two assists, including contributions in the knockout stages against teams like and . He started in the final on 14 May 2014 at , where Sevilla defeated Benfica 4–2 on penalties after a 0–0 draw, securing the club's third Europa League title in eight years. In total, Moreno made 62 first-team appearances for Sevilla across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing five assists, before transferring to for a reported £12 million fee on 16 August 2014.

Liverpool

Alberto Moreno joined from Sevilla on 16 August 2014 for a transfer fee of £12 million, arriving as a promising left-back under manager , who highlighted his immediate readiness to contribute to the team. He made his debut in the opener against Manchester City on 25 August 2014, starting in a 3-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium. During his five-year tenure from 2014 to 2019, Moreno made 141 appearances and scored three goals for across all competitions. His first goal came just six days after his debut, on 31 August 2014, in a 3-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur, where he embarked on a solo run from his own half before finishing low past . The 2017-18 season stood out as one of his strongest, with 27 appearances and three assists as mounted a title challenge in the and reached the Champions League final. Key moments in Moreno's Liverpool career included starting in the against his former club Sevilla on 18 May 2016, which Liverpool lost 3-1 in despite taking an early lead through . This match drew on his prior experience winning the competition with Sevilla in 2014. He also contributed to Liverpool's European success by being part of the squad that won the against Tottenham Hotspur on 1 June 2019, securing a 2-0 victory in , though Andrew Robertson started at left-back. Moreno faced significant challenges adapting to the intensity of English football, particularly defensively, and encountered competition from Andrew Robertson, who joined from Hull City in July 2017 and quickly established himself as the first-choice left-back. This led to reduced playing time, with Moreno making only 15 appearances in the 2018-19 season across all competitions. His time at the club was also marked by occasional disciplinary lapses, contributing to perceptions of inconsistency in his positioning and decision-making. Moreno was released as a on 5 June 2019 upon the expiry of his contract, ending his Anfield spell. Manager praised him as a "world-class" player and "unbelievable character" whose attacking contributions and professionalism kept the squad competitive, while acknowledging the need for defensive reliability that ultimately limited his role.

Villarreal

After leaving Liverpool as a free agent, Alberto Moreno signed a five-year contract with on 9 July 2019. He made his debut for the club on 23 August 2019, starting in a 2–1 away defeat to . Under manager Javi Calleja, Moreno quickly integrated into the squad as a regular starter at left-back, occasionally deploying in a more advanced left midfield role to support attacks. Over his first four seasons from 2019–20 to 2022–23, Moreno made 98 appearances across all competitions and scored five goals, with his first coming on 3 October 2021 in a 4–1 home win over . His contributions were pivotal in the campaign, where he started every knockout-round match, including the final against Manchester United on 26 May 2021 at ; Villarreal secured a 1–1 draw after extra time before prevailing 11–10 in the to claim their first major European trophy. The following season, 2021–22, saw reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time in club history, though they were eliminated 5–2 on aggregate by . Injuries hampered Moreno during the 2022–23 season, restricting him to just 20 appearances across all competitions. Despite this, his overall impact over four seasons helped solidify 's defensive structure and contributed to their resurgence in European competitions. Moreno departed upon the expiry of his contract in summer 2024, joining side on a free transfer on 19 2024.

Como

On 19 July 2024, Alberto Moreno transferred to club from on a free transfer, signing a contract until June 2026 as an experienced left-back to support the team's promotion push in the top flight. During the 2024–25 season, Moreno featured in 26 appearances across all competitions, recording 0 goals and 0 assists while proving instrumental in 's mid-table finish that ensured survival in their first top-flight campaign in two decades. He started several matches in the and adapted effectively to the tactical demands and pace of Italian football, averaging 1.5 tackles per game in league play. As of 18 November 2025, in the early stages of the 2025–26 season, Moreno has made 4 appearances totaling 338 minutes without contributing goals or assists, serving as a rotational option amid squad injuries. His starts included the match against Juventus on 19 October 2025, the 1–0 league win over on 25 October 2025, and the tie against Sudtirol on 16 August 2025. Under head coach , Moreno has provided veteran leadership to Como's young squad, emphasizing his crossing ability at 2.1 per 90 minutes, with no major injuries reported during 2025. At age 33, this marks his debut experience at an Italian club, where his contract runs until June 2026 and offers potential for increased starts should his form persist.

International career

Youth

Moreno represented at youth international levels. He earned 7 caps for the under-19 team between 2010 and 2011. For the under-21 team, he made 10 appearances without scoring from 2011 to 2014, contributing to their victory in the and earning a place in the Team of the Tournament.

Senior

Moreno received his first senior call-up to the Spain national team on 4 October 2013, for the qualifiers against and Georgia. He did not feature in the 4–0 win over on 11 October but made his debut three days later in the 2–0 victory against Georgia on 15 October, starting and playing the full 90 minutes at left-back. He earned a subsequent call-up for friendlies in November 2013, starting and playing 90 minutes in the 2–1 win over on 16 November. Moreno was named in the squad for another friendly against on 19 November but remained an unused substitute. In May 2014, he started and completed another full match in a 2–0 friendly win versus on 30 May. Over three years later, Moreno was recalled to the senior squad in November 2017 for friendlies against and , following improved form at . He did not play against but substituted in at halftime for his fourth and final cap during the 3–3 draw with on 14 November, operating as a left for 45 minutes. In total, Moreno accumulated four senior caps for without scoring a goal. Despite his breakthrough from the successful under-21 side, Moreno was overlooked for major tournaments, including the —where he was excluded from the final squad despite the recent friendly—the , and the . These omissions stemmed from inconsistent club performances at and strong competition at left-back from . His last appearance came on 14 November 2017, and he received no further call-ups.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueAppsGoalsTotalAppsGoals
Sevilla2011–12La Liga10All comp.10
Sevilla2012–13La Liga150All comp.290
Sevilla2013–14La Liga283All comp.623
Sevilla total443623
Liverpool2014–15Premier League282All comp.372
Liverpool2015–16Premier League321All comp.461
Liverpool2016–17Premier League120All comp.210
Liverpool2017–18Premier League160All comp.240
Liverpool2018–19Premier League20All comp.130
Liverpool total9031413
Villarreal2019–20La Liga180All comp.350
Villarreal2020–21La Liga50All comp.161
Villarreal2021–22La Liga243All comp.424
Villarreal2022–23La Liga240All comp.320
Villarreal2023–24La Liga272All comp.343
Villarreal total9851248
Como2024–25Serie A240All comp.290
Como2025–26Serie A20All comp.20
Como total260290
Career total2581135614
Note: League apps/goals from domestic leagues; total apps/goals include all senior competitions. Assists not consistently tracked across all seasons/competitions. Data as of 18 November 2025.

International

National teamYearsAppsGoals
Spain U19201120
Spain U212013120
Spain2013–201740
Total180

Honours

Club

Alberto Moreno has secured three major European club honours across his career, all as a left-back contributing to his teams' successes in high-stakes finals. These achievements highlight his role in pivotal matches without any domestic league titles or significant cup wins to his name. During the 2013–14 season with Sevilla, Moreno started in the final against Benfica on 14 May 2014 at in , playing the full 120 minutes in a 0–0 draw that went to penalties, where Sevilla triumphed 4–2 to claim the title. In the 2018–19 season at , Moreno earned a winner's medal as an unused substitute in the final against Tottenham Hotspur on 1 June 2019 at Wanda Metropolitano in , where won 2–0 to lift the trophy for the sixth time. Moreno's third major honour came with in the 2020–21 , where he started the final against Manchester United on 26 May 2021 (postponed to August due to ) at in , featuring until the 88th minute in a 1–1 draw before won 11–10 on penalties; Moreno successfully converted his spot-kick in the . These triumphs represent Moreno's complete collection of club silverware, with no additional major domestic honours such as or titles, nor minor cups like the or .

International

Moreno achieved his sole international honour with the under-21 team, winning the held in . As the starting left-back who featured in four of the five matches, he contributed to 's successful title defense, culminating in a 4–2 victory over in the final on 18 June 2013, where Alcántara scored a . His consistent performances earned him a place in the Team of the Tournament, alongside ten other Spanish players including and . At the senior level, Moreno made four appearances for the Spain national team between 2013 and 2017, all in friendlies and qualifiers, but secured no trophies and was not selected for any major tournaments such as the or .

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