Christian Moraes | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Christian Moraes | ||
Date of birth | 8 November 2006 | ||
Original team(s) | 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(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
Number | 31 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2025– | Port Adelaide | 11 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 18, 2025. | |||
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]
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]
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]