Biography
Who is Alberto Moreno?
Early life and Sevilla beginnings
Alberto Moreno Pérez was born in the Andalusian capital of Seville. He joined his local club, Sevilla, when he was thirteen years old. He progressed through the youth academy and made his senior debut for the reserve team, Sevilla Atlético, on June 12, 2011. This match was a home victory against Guadalajara in the Segunda División B play-offs.
While playing for the reserve team, he worked under Ramón Tejada. This coach rotated him between defensive and attacking positions on the left flank of the field. This tactical experience helped him reach the first team. He made his La Liga debut on April 8, 2012, as a substitute against Athletic Bilbao.
Rise to professional prominence
In February 2013, Alberto Moreno was permanently promoted to the Sevilla first team. He scored his first professional goal on October 20, 2013, in a draw against Real Valladolid. The 2013 to 2014 campaign was a breakthrough season for him. He made 44 total appearances for the club, including 14 matches during their victorious run in the UEFA Europa League.
His performances that season earned him a spot in the provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In August 2014, Sevilla agreed on a deal with Premier League side Liverpool to transfer him. The reported fee was 12 million pounds. He left his boyhood club after a successful tenure that established him as a professional talent.
Liverpool and international career
Alberto Moreno officially joined Liverpool in August 2014. He scored his first goal for the club against Tottenham Hotspur on August 31 of that year. During his time at Anfield, he helped the team reach the EFL Cup and Europa League finals. He was part of the squad that won the UEFA Champions League in 2019, although he did not play in the final match against Tottenham Hotspur.
On the international stage, he represented the Spain under-21 team at the 2013 UEFA European Championship, where the team retained their title. He made his senior debut for the Spain national football team in October 2013 against Georgia. He was later recalled to the national squad in 2017 for friendlies against Costa Rica and Russia.
Later years and personal life
After leaving Liverpool in 2019, Alberto Moreno signed a five-year contract with Villarreal. He secured another Europa League title with the club in 2021, scoring in the penalty shootout against Manchester United. Later in his career, he had a stint with the Italian club Como before returning to Spain in 2026 to sign a one-year deal with RCD Mallorca in the Segunda División.
Outside of his professional duties, he is known for having numerous tattoos, including an image of a gun-toting chimpanzee on his leg. He also has the coordinates of his hometown's Plaza de España inked on his body. He shares two children with his partner, Lilia Granadilla.
Birthday and age
Alberto Moreno was born on July 5, 1992, which makes Alberto 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Alberto shares the date with 35 other famous people.
Explore more
