Eric da Silva Moreira
Quick Facts
Biography
Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira (born 3 May 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Regionalliga Nord club FC St. Pauli II.
Club career
Born in Hamburg, da Silva Moreira is a youth product of SC Victoria Hamburg and FC St. Pauli.
In June 2023, he started training with FC St. Pauli senior team. But despite his recognized talent he did not progress any further with the first team, amid tentions around his contract ending the following summer.
He eventually was promoted to FC St. Pauli II on October 2023. Moreira made his professional debut with the team in a 2–0 Regionalliga Nord loss to Drochtersen/Assel on 21 October 2023.
International career
Born in Germany, da Silva Moreira also has Portuguese, Bissau-Guinean and Polish origins. He is a youth international for Germany, having played for the under-16 and under-17.
With Germany U17 he was a standout in the 2023 European Championship and the following World Cup that his team both won.
Style of play
A right-footed versatile player, da Silva Moreira is able to play both as a centre-forward, winger or right-back.
Honours
Germany U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2023
- FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2023