Leonardo Rodriguez Pereira
Leonardo playing for Jeonbuk in 2015
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| 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) | ||
| Playing position | Winger / Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Al Jazira | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| 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) |
| 2012–2016 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 160 | (40) |
| 2017– | Al Jazira | 2 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2004–2006 | Brazil U17 | 5 | (3) |
| 2006 | Brazil U20 | 13 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 December 2016. |
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Leonardo Rodrigues Pereira or simply Leonardo (born September 22, 1986 in Vila Velha, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Al Jazira in the UAE Arabian Gulf League. Leonardo usually plays as an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger and a side midfielder.
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. Leonardo made his league debut in the 1–0 away win over Atromitos on August 30. 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.
Leonardo is married to Kamilla Fiorese Da Silva , and the couple has two daughter. Leonardo who came to Greece at the age of 18 speaks fluent Greek.
Last updated May 19, 2015
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