Leonardo Rodriguez Pereira

Leonardo

Leonardo playing for Jeonbuk in 2015
Personal information
Full name Leonardo Rodrigues Perreira
Date of birth (1986-09-22) September 22, 1986
Place of birth Vila Velha, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Winger / Attacking Midfielder
Club 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 129 (29)
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 4 December 2015.

† Appearances (goals)

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.

Statistics

Last updated May 19, 2015

Season Club Competition Apps Goals
2005/06ThrasyvoulosGreece Beta Ethniki2310
2006/07ThrasyvoulosGreece Beta Ethniki266
2007/08LevadiakosGreece Greek Super League276
2008/09LevadiakosGreece Greek Super League2710
2009/10AEK AthensGreece Greek Super League232
2010/11AEK AthensGreece Greek Super League223
2011/12AEK AthensGreece Greek Super League269
2012 Jeonbuk HyundaiSouth Korea K League Classic175
2013 Jeonbuk HyundaiSouth Korea K League Classic377
2014 Jeonbuk HyundaiSouth Korea K League Classic356
2015 Jeonbuk HyundaiSouth Korea K League Classic3610

Honors

AEK Athens

2010–11

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

2014, 2015

References

  1. ↑ "Vasului vs AEK report". UEFA. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  2. ↑ "VAtromitos vs AEK report". aekfc.gr. Retrieved 2009-08-30.

External links

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