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Iderlindo Moreno Freire (born 13 February 1985) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Club career Moreno Freire came through the youth system of Sparta Rotterdam, having begun his career at local side Neptunus in Rotterdam before joining Sparta as an under-13 player. He did not feature again for the senior side until the 2006–07 campaign in the Eredivisie, but after the winter break of that season he established himself in the team and earned a contract extension through 1 July 2009.

In the 2007–08 season, Moreno Freire became a regular starter as a defensive midfielder under head coach Foeke Booy. He later lost his place in the squad, and Sparta chose not to renew his expiring contract.

In August 2009, he signed for Portuguese club Penafiel. His opportunities there were limited during a period marked by the club's relegation and financial difficulties, and he returned to the Netherlands in the winter break to join Dordrecht. In the summer of 2010 he moved to RBC Roosendaal, where he remained until the conclusion of the 2011–12 season. During his spell at RBC he suffered a fractured leg; the recovery was prolonged due to an initially undiagnosed fluid build-up in the bone, but he returned to full fitness late in 2012.

After leaving RBC, and unable to secure another professional contract, Moreno Freire joined Kozakken Boys of the then-third-tier Topklasse for the 2012–13 season. His final club was Portuguese side Santa Clara, where he had a brief spell in early 2013.

International career Moreno Freire made one appearance for the Netherlands under-18 side, starting in a 3–0 friendly win against Belgium U18 in Valkenswaard on 16 April 2003.

Personal life Moreno Freire is of Cape Verdean descent. He is a cousin of former professional footballer David Mendes da Silva.

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