Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Moreira had a Physical Education graduation before joining América Mineiro's youth setup in 1995, as a fitness coach.

In 1996, after being appointed manager of the under-20s, he led the side to the first Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior title of their history.

[1] Moreira later was in charge of local lower clubs, and after another stint at América, was appointed as Atlético Mineiro's under-20 manager.

[17] On 20 July he signed for América Mineiro, seriously threatened with relegation in the top tier;[18] after improving the club's performance overall, he still failed to avoid the drop three matches before the end of the tournament.

[22] On 10 February 2020, Moreira returned to Ceará, replacing sacked Argel Fucks,[23] but resigned on 17 March to take over Cruzeiro the following day.

[24] He was relieved of his duties on 8 September, after a 1–1 home draw against CRB,[25] and returned to Goiás on the 28th;[26] his spell at the latter club also did not last long, as he was sacked on 17 November after ten winless matches.

[35] Five days later, he replaced compatriot Tiago Nunes at the helm of Peruvian side Sporting Cristal,[36] but was sacked on 31 May 2024.