Gerard Moreno Balaguero (Catalan: [ʒəˈɾaɾt]; born 7 April 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Villarreal and the Spain national team.
In his career, he has played for Villarreal, Mallorca and Espanyol, winning the 2021 Europa League and two Zarra Trophies with the first club.
Moreno made his full debut for Spain in 2019, being part of the squad at UEFA Euro 2020.
Club Career
Villarreal
Born in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda, Barcelona, Catalonia, Moreno joined Villarreal CF in 2010 from local CF Badalona. On 5 March 2011, while still a junior, he made his debut with the reserves, appearing as a late substitute in a 1–2 home loss against Rayo Vallecano. During his early spell he also represented the third team, scoring at an astonishing rate in Tercera Division.
Moreno scored his first goal as a professional on 10 December 2011, contributing to a 3–1 Segunda Division home victory over Xerez CD. He played his first official game with Villarreal's main squad roughly one year later, starting in a 1–0 loss at Elche CF.
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