An international Costa Rican player, Leonel Moreira currently plays as the goalkeeper for Costa Rica National Team and Herediano. The 27 years old footballer joined the Costa Rican club Herediano in 2009 and since then he is playing with the club.
At the age of 21, Moreira earned his first senior cap under the coach Ricardo La Volpe.
Leonel Moreira was born Leonel Gerardo Moreira Ledezma on April 4, 1990, in Heredia, Costa Rica. Moreira holds a Consta Rican nationality.
Leonel Moreira earns a massive salary as a footballer. In 2013, Moreira's market value was estimated at €400 thousand and his current market value is estimated at €300k which was last updated on December 30, 2017.
Control total. Vuelve #Predator y mejor que nunca ??. Disponibles en tiendas #adidas y distribuidores de todo el país???? en sus diferentes tipos de suela. #HereToCreate pic.twitter.com/MQtj4JGu6N
— Leonel Moreira (@leoml_1) January 18, 2018
Leonel Moreira's weekly wages is estimated at £890 i.e. £42,680 in a year and his net worth is estimated to be around $0.5 million as of 2018. Moreover, Moreira maintains a good earning from his endorsement deal with “Nike”.
Leonel Moreira began his career with the youth team of Herediano and was included into the CS Herediano II squad. He started playing with the senior team since January 1, 2010. So far, he has played 113 matches for the club.
Cada ves más cerca del objetivo #vamossele ???????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/4cIfXj05G3
— Leonel Moreira (@leoml_1) September 2, 2017
On October 8, 2014, Moreira extended his contract with the team. Moreira is the member of the team that won 4x Costa Rican Champion Verano (2011-2016).
Leonel Moreira was called up for Costa Rica U-17 team but he didn’t play any games. Moreira was a member of the Costa Rica U-20 that finished the championship in 4th position after losing to Hungary.
At the age of 21, Moreira made his senior debut against Colombia in 2011 Copa America on July 2, 2014. He was a reserve member of at the 2011 and 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cups' squad. Since 2011, Moreira has earned five caps for the nation.
Moreira and his national teammates Giancarlo Gonzalez, Kenner Gutierrez and Celso Borges were called up for the friendly matches against Spain on 11 November and Hungary on 14 November 2017.
Leonel Moreira got married to his beautiful wife, Yuli Granados, and they have two children together; Camila, born in 2013 and Santiago.
Feliz día a todas en su día mamitas que Dios la bendiga siempre en especial a mi madre y mi esposa pic.twitter.com/hsug3drnyh
— Leonel Moreira (@leoml_1) August 15, 2017
The couple has a beautiful relationship and often seen enjoying their vacation in a beautiful destination. Leonel Moreira has more than 5,600 followers on his official Twitter account.