Biography
Who is Héctor Moreno?
Early career and professional start
Héctor Moreno joined the youth system at Universidad Nacional in 2003 when he was 15. He moved into the senior squad in 2006 after helping the Mexico national under-17 team win the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru. During his first year with the senior team, he made six appearances in the Clausura tournament and eventually became a regular starter for the club.
In 2007, he moved to the Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for a transfer fee of 4.5 million dollars. While playing in the Netherlands, he earned an Eredivisie title in 2009 and won the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2007. He also made his debut in the UEFA Champions League during his time with the club.
Club career in Spain and the Netherlands
Héctor Moreno transferred to the Spanish club Espanyol in 2011. During his first season with the team, he was named the club's Player of the Year for the 2011–12 period. He played 35 league matches and scored three goals during that debut campaign. However, he missed several months of action after suffering a broken left tibia while playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
He later returned to the Eredivisie by signing with PSV Eindhoven in 2015. During his time there, he won the 2015–16 Eredivisie championship. One well-known moment occurred during a Champions League match against Manchester United, where he scored an equalizing goal and was named the UEFA Man of the Match.
Later years and retirement
After his time in the Netherlands, he played for the Italian side Roma starting in 2017. He then moved to Real Sociedad in Spain in 2018. In July 2019, he became the first Mexican international to play in the Qatar Stars League after transferring to Al-Gharafa.
Héctor Moreno finished his professional career in Mexico with Monterrey. He joined the club in 2021 and helped them win the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League. He also served as the team captain for the 2023 Clausura. He officially announced his retirement from professional football on October 17, 2025, after playing his final match on December 6.
Birthday and age
Héctor Moreno was born on January 17, 1988, which makes Héctor 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Héctor shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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