Dayro Moreno Makes History as Once Caldas’ All-Time Leading Scorer
Manizales, Colombia – Dayro Moreno cemented his legendary status with Once Caldas this Friday, achieving a historic milestone by surpassing Sergio Galván Rey as the club’s all-time leading scorer. The 40-year-old striker secured the record with a goal in a dominant 3-0 victory over Boyacá Chicó on the ninth matchday of the Liga BetPlay 2026-I.
A Record-Breaking Career
Moreno’s goal, a penalty, marked his 172nd for Once Caldas, surpassing Galván Rey’s previous record of 171. The striker is similarly the all-time leading Colombian goalscorer.
Match Details and Reaction
The match against Boyacá Chicó ended in a resounding 3-0 victory for Once Caldas, with Moreno’s goal adding the finishing touch to a comprehensive performance. The victory places Once Caldas in a strong position in the league standings.
“Happy, because this is the result of my 22-year career. Grateful to God, to my family, to my daughters, because they are the driving force that drives me to continue achieving things. Grateful to Once Caldas, for me this is going to be unforgettable; I broke the record with the team that I love, of which I am a fan. Grateful to the managers, to the coaching staff, to the players, to the fans,”
Dayro Moreno
Statistical Breakdown
Moreno’s impressive goal tally for Once Caldas is comprised of 151 goals in the Liga, 5 in the Copa Colombia, 5 in the Libertadores, and 10 in the Sudamericana. Some statisticians have incorrectly attributed 172 goals to Moreno, including a goal against Jaguares in 2024 that was officially recorded as an own goal.
Looking Ahead
Moreno expressed his desire to continue adding to his legacy with Once Caldas, aiming for further success and championship titles with the club he holds dear.
“What’s left for me, to have a statue made of me out here, heh,”
Dayro Moreno
More on Dayro Moreno
- Total Colombian League Goals: 257 (151 with Once Caldas, 44 with Atlético Nacional, 29 with Millonarios, 22 with Atlético Bucaramanga, and 11 with Junior de Barranquilla).
- Total Professional Career Goals: 382, surpassing Radamel Falcao García as the greatest Colombian scorer of all time.
Did you recognize? March 3rd marks the 22nd anniversary of Dayro Moreno’s first professional goal, scored with a header for Once Caldas against Unión Magdalena.
Pro Tip: Retain an eye on Once Caldas’ upcoming matches to see if Dayro Moreno can continue to add to his impressive goal tally!
FAQ
- How many goals has Dayro Moreno scored for Once Caldas?
- 172 goals, making him the club’s all-time leading scorer.
- Who did Dayro Moreno surpass to achieve this record?
- Sergio Galván Rey.
- What is Dayro Moreno’s total goal count in the Colombian League?
- 257 goals.
This historic achievement solidifies Dayro Moreno’s place as a true icon of Colombian football and a beloved figure at Once Caldas.