Leonardo (footballer, born September 1986)

Leonardo
	Leonardo playing for Jeonbuk in 2015
Personal information
Full name	Leonardo Rodrigues Perreira
Date of birth	September 22, 1986 (age 37)
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
2005	Desportiva Capixaba
2005–2007	Thrasyvoulos
2007–2009	Levadiakos
2009–2012	AEK Athens
2012–	Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
International career
2004–2006	Brazil U17
2006	Brazil U20
	*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
2005/06	Thrasyvoulos	Beta Ethniki	23	10
2006/07	Thrasyvoulos	Beta Ethniki	26	6
2007/08	Levadiakos	Greek Super League	27	6
2008/09	Levadiakos	Greek Super League	27	10
2009/10	AEK Athens	Greek Super League	23	2
2010/11	AEK Athens	Greek Super League	22	3
2011/12	AEK Athens	Greek Super League	26	9
2012	Jeonbuk Hyundai	K League Classic	17	5
2013	Jeonbuk Hyundai	K League Classic	37	7
2014	Jeonbuk Hyundai	K League Classic	35	6
2015	Jeonbuk Hyundai	K League Classic	36	10