| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pedro Ken Morimoto Moreira | ||
| Date of birth | 20 March 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Avaí (on loan from Cruzeiro) |
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| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Coritiba | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2009 | Coritiba | 92 | (8) |
| 2010– | Cruzeiro | 27 | (3) |
| 2011–present | → Avaí (loan) | 26 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2007– | Olympic Brazil | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 December 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Pedro Ken Morimoto Moreira, or simply Pedro Ken (born 20 March 1987 in Curitiba) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Avaí Futebol Clube on loan from Cruzeiro. He is also of Japanese ancestry.
In 2007, when Coritiba won 2nd Division, Pedro Ken, Keirrison and Henrique were called Trio de Ouro (in English: Golden Trio) because of their important role in the championship, young age and good prospects.[1]
On 7 December 2009 Pedro Ken left Coritiba to sign for league rival Cruzeiro.[2] He signed a five-year contract with the club.
On 1 June 2011 Pedro Ken joined Avaí on a season-long loan deal.[3]
Pedro played once for the Olympic National Team in a commemorative match against Brasileirão's best players. He did not score in that game.
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