Giovanni Moreno

• Full name: Giovanni Andrés Moreno Cardona
• Date of birth: July 1, 1986
• Place of birth: Segovia, Antioquia, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder

Club career (highlights)

• Deportivo Pereira (youth / early career) — Moreno began his professional career in Colombia.
• Atlético Nacional — Broke through at Nacional, becoming an influential attacking midfielder and helping the club win domestic honors.
• Racing Club (Argentina) — Moved to Racing Club where he continued to develop, earning attention for his technical ability and goal threat from midfield.
• Shanghai Shenhua (China) — Joined Shanghai Shenhua in 2012 and became the club’s captain and talisman. Known for strong goal-scoring from midfield, powerful shots, set-piece ability, and leadership. Moreno spent several seasons in the Chinese Super League and was one of the league’s standout foreign players.
• Later career — After his long spell at Shanghai Shenhua, he returned to Atlético Nacional (loan/transfer depend on season) and continued playing in Colombia.

International career

• Represented the Colombia national team, earning caps in the 2010s. Participated in World Cup qualifying and Copa América squads during his international tenure, contributing as an experienced midfield option.

Playing style and strengths

• Creative attacking midfielder with good vision and passing range.
• Strong long-range shooting ability and proficiency from set pieces.
• Effective at late runs into the box, making him a reliable goal threat.
• Leadership qualities; served as captain at Shanghai Shenhua.

Notable facts

• One of the best-known Colombian players in the Chinese Super League during his time there.
• Admired by fans for consistency, professionalism, and commitment to club.

Information provided summarizes Moreno’s career up through the mid-2020s; for exact statistics (appearances, goals, seasons) and the most recent club status, consult current databases or the club’s official sources.