# Júnior Moreno

Junior Leonardo Moreno Borrero (born 20 July 1993), is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays for Gimnasia LP and the Venezuela national team as a midfielder.

## Professional career
### Zulia FC

In June 2015, Moreno moved to Zulia FC from ACD Lara after a couple successful seasons Moreno won the 2016 Copa Venezuela with Zulia. He was team captain for Zulia during his last season.

### D.C. United

On 2 January 2018, Moreno signed with MLS side D.C. United. Moreno debuted for United on 3 March 2018, in a 1–1 tie against Orlando City. Moreno played 20 games and contributed 2 assists for United in 2018. Statistically, Moreno is considered one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS. Moreno finished his 2019 season with 29 appearances, which he started in all of them, and provided 3 assists.
Moreno scored his first MLS goal in the 85th minute of the 3–1 win over Minnesota United on 29 September 2021.

### FC Cincinnati

On 25 February 2022, FC Cincinnati signed Moreno for the 2022 MLS season with an option for 2023.

### Al-Hazem

On 10 February 2024, Moreno joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Hazem on a free transfer.

### Houston Dynamo

On 17 September 2024, Moreno returned to the United States, joining MLS side Houston Dynamo on a three month deal. On 7 November 2024, his contract option was declined by Houston following their 2024 season.

### Gimnasia LP

On 27 January 2025, Moreno joined Argentine Primera División side Gimnasia LP, signing a contract until the end of the year.

## International career

Moreno was born in Venezuela, and is of Argentine descent. Moreno made his debut for the Venezuela national football team in a friendly 1–1 draw with the United States, wherein he assisted Venezuela's goal. Moreno played in the 2019 Copa América for Venezuela.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 2 December 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| ACD Lara | 2012–13 | Venezuelan Primera División | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 |
| ACD Lara | 2013–14 | Venezuelan Primera División | 6 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 |
| ACD Lara | 2014–15 | Venezuelan Primera División | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 1 |
| ACD Lara | Total | Total | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| Zulia | 2015 | Venezuelan Primera División | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 1 |
| Zulia | 2016 | Venezuelan Primera División | 43 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 2 |
| Zulia | 2017 | Venezuelan Primera División | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 38 | 2 |
| Zulia | Total | Total | 94 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 5 |
| D.C. United | 2018 | MLS | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D.C. United | 2019 | MLS | 29 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| D.C. United | 2020 | MLS | 20 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 0 |
| D.C. United | 2021 | MLS | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 1 |
| Total | Total | Total | 98 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 102 | 1 |
| FC Cincinnati | 2022 | MLS | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| FC Cincinnati | 2023 | MLS | 29 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 56 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 72 | 6 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 291 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 327 | 13 |
* ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa Venezuela and U.S. Open Cup
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
* 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs
* 1 2 Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup

### International

    As of match played 22 November 2023
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Venezuela | 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| Venezuela | 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| Venezuela | 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| Venezuela | 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| Venezuela | 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| Venezuela | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Venezuela | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 40 | 1 |

### International goals

    Scores and results list Moreno's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 8 June 2017 | FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, United States | Ecuador | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |

## Honours

Zulia F.C.
* Venezuelan Primera División
** Runners-up: (2016)
** Torneo Clausura: (2016)
* Copa Venezuela: 2016
FC Cincinnati
* Supporters' Shield: 2023

## Personal life

Moreno's father, Carlos Horacio Moreno, is an Argentine former footballer and coach, and his brothers Carlos Moreno and Marcelo Moreno are also footballers. In January 2020, Moreno received his green card.