Leonardo (footballer, born September 1986)
![]() Leonardo playing for Jeonbuk in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Leonardo Rodrigues Perreira | ||
Date of birth | September 22, 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Vila Velha, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger / Attacking Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005 | Desportiva Capixaba | 0 | (0) |
2005–2007 | Thrasyvoulos | 49 | (16) |
2007–2009 | Levadiakos | 54 | (16) |
2009–2012 | AEK Athens | 71 | (14) |
2012– | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 160 | (40) |
International career | |||
2004–2006 | Brazil U17 | 5 | (3) |
2006 | Brazil U20 | 13 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 December 2016 |
Leonardo Rodrigues Pereira or simply Leonardo (born September 22, 1986 in Vila Velha, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League. Leonardo usually plays as an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger and a side midfielder.
AEK Athens F.C.
On July 30, 2009, Leonardo signed a five-year contract with AEK Athens. On August 20, Leonardo made his official debut for AEK, in the game versus Vaslui in the Europa League.[1] Leonardo made his league debut in the 1–0 away win over Atromitos on August 30.[2] He scored his first goal for AEK on 6 December, against Panionios.
In the Greek playoffs home 4–2 win against Aris Thessaloniki F.C., Leonardo came in as a substitute in the 51st minute and scored twice. AEK's next fixture was facing Aris again, held in Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium. The score was 1–0 against AEK, and Leonardo (who had also come in as a substitute that match) made the score 1–1 and equalized in injury time, giving AEK an invaluable point. In the 2011/12 season, he played in 26 matches scoring 9 goals, and was the club top scorer in the league.
Personal life
Leonardo is married to Raica Paulista, and the couple has one daughter. Leonardo who came to Greece at the age of 18 speaks fluent Greek.[citation needed]
Statistics
Last updated May 19, 2015
Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals |
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2005/06 | Thrasyvoulos | ![]() |
23 | 10 |
2006/07 | Thrasyvoulos | ![]() |
26 | 6 |
2007/08 | Levadiakos | ![]() |
27 | 6 |
2008/09 | Levadiakos | ![]() |
27 | 10 |
2009/10 | AEK Athens | ![]() |
23 | 2 |
2010/11 | AEK Athens | ![]() |
22 | 3 |
2011/12 | AEK Athens | ![]() |
26 | 9 |
2012 | Jeonbuk Hyundai | ![]() |
17 | 5 |
2013 | Jeonbuk Hyundai | ![]() |
37 | 7 |
2014 | Jeonbuk Hyundai | ![]() |
35 | 6 |
2015 | Jeonbuk Hyundai | ![]() |
36 | 10 |
Honors
- Greek Cup: 1
References
- ^ "Vasului vs AEK report". UEFA. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ "VAtromitos vs AEK report". aekfc.gr. Retrieved August 30, 2009.
External links
- Scoresway Profile
- Template:Zerozero
- Leonardo – K League stats at kleague.com (in Korean)
- 1986 births
- Living people
- Brazilian footballers
- Brazilian expatriate footballers
- Thrasyvoulos F.C. players
- Levadiakos F.C. players
- AEK Athens F.C. players
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC players
- Superleague Greece players
- K League Classic players
- Brazilian expatriates in Greece
- Brazilian expatriates in South Korea
- Expatriate footballers in Greece
- Expatriate footballers in South Korea
- People from Espírito Santo