Afonso
Moreira
Bayer 04 have signed Afonso Moreira for the 2026/27 season. The winger has moved from top French club Olympique Lyon to Leverkusen, where he has signed a contract running until 30 June 2031. At OL, the left-winger – the Werkself’s first Portuguese professional – scored a total of eight goals and provided eleven assists in 37 competitive appearances across Ligue 1, the French Cup and the UEFA Europa League during the 2025/26 season.
Profile
- At Bayer 04 since
- 01.07.2026
- Date of birth
- 19.03.2005
- Height / Weight
- 1.76m / 74kg
- Nationality
- POR
Former clubs
| Period | Club | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2026 | Olympique Lyonnais | 37 | 8 |
| 2024 - 2025 | Gil Vicente (loan) | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 - 2025 | Sporting Lisbon B | 57 | 11 |
Statistics
Latest games
| Games | Date | Competition |
|---|---|---|
 2:0  | 20.09.2026 | Bundesliga |
2:0  | 16.09.2026 | UEFA Europa League |
 2:2 | 12.09.2026 | Bundesliga |
4:0  | 05.09.2026 | Bundesliga |
 3:2 | 29.08.2026 | Bundesliga |
 0:4 | 22.08.2026 | DFB-Pokal |
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Squad numbers: Moreira number 9 – Vázquez now number 17
With the 2026/27 season set to kick off with a DFB Pokal tie away to SV Wehen Wiesbaden (Saturday, 22 August, 13:00 CEST), the squad numbers for two Werkself players have now been confirmed. New signing Afonso Moreira will wear the number 9, which he has already worn in pre-season friendlies. Lucas Vázquez is switching from number 21 to number 17 – the number he wore successfully at Real Madrid for many years.
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‘Talent without discipline means nothing’: Moreira on attitude, family and goals
When Afonso Moreira arrived for his interview with bayer04.de, he had to take a deep breath first. Asked how the morning session had gone, the 21-year-old replied with a slight smile: “Tough. Intense.” That’s really sums up the workload for the Werkself so far at the training camp in the Weimarer Land region. Head coach Carles Martínez and his team demand hard work, team spirit and the determination to improve every day. Those are values Moreira wholeheartedly identifies with – and the Portuguese player has not only taken them to heart, but also permanently noted in the form of a tattoo.
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Moreira: Bayer 04 ‘a good place to grow as a player and as a person’
A new team, a new environment, a new challenge—and yet one thing remains the same for Afonso Moreira: his attitude. Total dedication, discipline, and the drive to improve every day have defined the Portuguese player since his early days at Sporting CP. “Even back then, I realized I had to work hard to achieve my goals,” said the 21-year-old. His parents also instilled those values in him from a young age. Values that have driven him ever since, accompanied him to France when he signed for Lyon, and now also form the foundation for his new chapter at Bayer 04. At a media session, the lightning-fast winger spoke about his values, as well as his new teammates, the new coach, and his targets at the club.
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With Eichhorn and Moreira: Small group on training ground
The training pitches at the BayArena are already buzzing with activity again, even before training officially begins next week. On Monday morning, a small group from the Werkself first-team squad completed a session lasting around an hour. Both new and familiar faces were present.
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Portuguese striker Afonso Moreira joins Bayer 04 from Lyon
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Portugal U21 international Afonso Moreira. The 21-year-old winger joins the club from French top-flight side Olympique Lyon on a contract to 30 June 2031. In France last year, the left-winger made 37 appearances in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the UEFA Europa League, scoring a total of eight goals and providing eleven assists.
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