Leonardo da Silva Souza

Leonardo
Personal information
Full nameLeonardo da Silva Souza
Date of birth18 March 1992
Place of birthAndirá, Brazil
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8 12 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Anzhi Makhachkala
Number42
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013Enosis Neon Paralimni11(5)
2013Metalurh Donetsk9(1)
2013–2014Gabala31(7)
2014–Anzhi Makhachkala18(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 April 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

Leonardo da Silva Souza, most commonly known as Leonardo (born 18 March 1992 in Andirá) is a Brazilian footballer who recently signed for FC Anzhi Makhachkala.

Previously Leonardo has played for Metalurh Donetsk in the Ukrainian Premier League he also played for Enosis Neon Paralimni in the Cypriot First Division and most recently played for Gabala FK in the Azerbaijan Premier League

Career

Leonardo started his professional career at Enosis Neon Paralimni before signing a three year contract with Metalurh Donetsk in January 2013, however due to Leonardo's Third-party ownership with his agent Dmitry Selyuk, Enosis didn't receive anything from this transfer.[1] Leonardo scored his only goal for Metalurh Donetsk on 7 April 2013 in a 4-0 win over Karpaty Lviv.[2]

Gabala

On 13 July 2013 Gabala announced they had signed Leonardo on a 1-year contract from Metalurh Donetsk.[3][4] Leonardo made his debut for Gabala in their 2-1 away victory over FK Baku on 2 August 2013.[5] His first goal for the club was a penalty in a 3-2 victory over Inter Baku in his second game for the club.[6]

Anzhi Makhachkala

On 10 August 2014, Leonardo signed a two-year contract with Anzhi Makhachkala.[7]

Career statistics

As of Match played 25 April 2015[8]
Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2012–13Enosis Neon ParalimniCypriot First Division11500-115
2012–13Metalurh DonetskUkrainian Premier League9100-91
2013–14GabalaAzerbaijan Premier League31721-338
2014–15Anzhi MakhachkalaRussian National Football League18310-193
Total Cyprus 11500-115
Ukraine 9100-91
Azerbaijan 31721-338
Russia 18310-193
Career total 691631-7217

References

  1. "Official: Leonardo da Silva Souza - the player Donetsk "Metallurg"" (in Russian). http://sport-xl.net/. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  2. "Metalurh Donetsk 4-0 Karpaty Lviv". Soccerway. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  3. "Two new players for Gabala". http://gabalafc.az/. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  4. "Gabala official relations with the two new players (PHOTO)". http://www.azerisport.com/. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  5. "Bakı 1 - 2 Qabala". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  6. "Qabala vs. İnter Bakı". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  7. Леонардо да Силва Соуза подписал контракт с Анжи. http://www.fc-anji.ru'' (in Russian). FC Anzhi Makhachkala. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  8. "Soccerway Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 July 2013.

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