| Christian Moraes | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Christian Moraes | ||
| Born | (2006-11-08) 8 November 2006 (age 19) | ||
| Original team | Eastern Ranges (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 38, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2025, Port Adelaide vs. Richmond, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Port Adelaide | 11 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Christian Moraes (born 8 November 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He has been described as a versatile, hard-working midfielder with clean hands and the ability to score.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Moraes attended Salesian College Chadstone.[3] He played for Eastern Ranges in the Talent League and competed in the AFL National Championships for Vic Metro.[1] He also made his VFL debut for Box Hill in round 21 against Werribee.[4] He supported the Sydney Swans in the AFL.[5]
AFL career
[edit]After being picked as a potential top 10 draft selection at the beginning of the year,[6] Moraes was drafted by Port Adelaide with pick 38 in the 2024 national draft.[7][8] He made his debut for Port in round 2 against Richmond, and kicked his first career goal in round 13 against the GWS Giants.[9] He has also played six games for Port's SANFL side, kicking two goals.[10] Moraes signed a contract extension with Port Adelaide at the end of the 2025 season, keeping him at the club until 2027.[11]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of the 2025 season.[12]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | Port Adelaide | 31 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 97 | 171 | 39 | 29 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 97 | 171 | 39 | 29 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Christian Moraes Draft Profile". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Keating, Mitch (2024-11-14). "AFL Draft Profile: Christian Moraes". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Christian Moraes Drafted to Port Adelaide FC". Salesian College. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ Peter-Budge, Sean (2024-08-16). "Six Changes For Final Home and Away Clash". Box Hill Hawks. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ^ "Q&A: Christian Moraes (Eastern Ranges)". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Eye on the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2024". afl.com.au. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Thomas-Wilson, Simeon (30 November 2024). "Port's Draft Gem". The Advertiser. p. 76.
- ^ "Running machine Christian Moraes finds a home at Alberton". portadelaidefc.com.au. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Christian Moraes kicks his first career goal in the clutch". ESPN.
- ^ "Port Adelaide". SANFL. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Teenage trio locked in until 2027". portadelaidefc.com.au. 2025-08-28. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Christian Moraes". AFL Tables. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
External links
[edit]- Christian Moraes's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Christian Moraes at AustralianFootball.com 👁 Edit this at Wikidata
- Christian Moraes's playing statistics from AFL Tables 👁 Edit this at Wikidata
