Eric da Silva Moreira

Eric da Silva Moreira is a 18-year-old player, right footed, that can play as a right back and as right winger. He was a summer hiring from Nottingham Forest. Player observed in the context of the World Cup U17 in 2023, representing the German national team.

Right-footed player who can play the role of right back or right winger. He has a good profile and physical capacity, is tall for his position (185 cm), is physically strong, agile and fast. A full-back with offensive projection, he has a good ability to transport the ball through driving and has a good first touch. He has a good relationship with the ball, when he goes at speed he executes passes and dribbling well and reveals variability in his actions, capable of being vertical and exploring interior and exterior space. He is good under pressure and has the ability to generate unbalanced situations, whether through 1v1 or his changes of speed. He has a good approach to the area and the final third, where he demonstrates good crossing ability and a strong shot. Defensively, he is committed, intense and aggressive in his actions and shows a good competitive attitude. He reveals a good reaction to loss and good disarming timing. He is difficult to overcome in 1v1 or deep situations, due to his explosiveness and ability to tackle, which allows him to recover the ball and continue the play mainly through progression with the ball.