He joined the first team of Boavista at the age of 17
Thiago Fontura Fonseca Moraes was born on September 3, 2003 in Espinho, Porto region. At home, within the club Boavista, he achieved his skills as a footballer. His path gradually leads him to the first team, whose colors he wears for the first time in 2020 (alongside Ángel Gomez in particular). He is only 17 years old. Already a Portuguese international for the Under-18s, he is among the club's best hopes on the chessboard.
The youngest scorer in Boavista's history, ahead of Joao Pinto!
In the following season (2021-2022), this versatile striker capable of playing in the lanes as well as in the middle confirms his qualities that have been matched by the Oxadizados. He appeared 16 times and scored two goals in all competitions. He even established himself as the youngest goalscorer in Boavista's history, thanks to his brace in the League Cup against Portimonense (2-0, 01/08/21), even though he is not yet 18 years old. At that time, he preceded Joao Pinto, the Portuguese football legend, who also trained with Panteras.
One of the finds of the season in Portugal
But to continue your progress, you have to play a series of matches. At the age of 19, Thiago benefited from a loan to Leixues (Second Division), which he joined in the summer of 2022. He had a rich season there (35 matches, 4 goals, 2 assists in all competitions) which allowed him to find Boavista as follows: Summer in beginner's shoes. It doesn't take long for a pregnant woman to fully express herself! During the first five months of the 2023-2024 financial year, the lively winger has scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists, in just 20 appearances (TCC). He was also named the tournament's Young Player of the Year for August and September 2023 and represents one of the key discoveries in the Portuguese League.
International hopes with Thiago Santos
Another symbol of the upward and promising path his career is taking, Thiago Moraes has been called up to Portuguese side Espoors in a position that we know is very competitive. On 13 October 2023, he celebrated the first of his 3 U21 caps against Belarus (6-1), with an assist. One of his teammates that day was named Thiago Santos. Thiago Moraes is described as a fast and technical right-handed player, who often occupies the left flank of the attack, on his 'false foot'.
