Leandro (footballer, born 1995) explained

Leandro
Fullname:Leandro Fonteles de Queiroz
Birth Date:September 13, 1995
Birth Place:Manaus, Brazil
Height:1.78 m
Currentclub:Don Bosco Garelli
Clubnumber:9
Position:Attacking midfielder
Youthclubs1:ASA de Amazonia
Collegeyears1:2014–2015
College1:Blackurn College
Collegecaps1:7
Collegegoals1:4
Collegeyears2:2015–2016
College2:Talladega College
Collegeyears3:2017–2019
College3:Webber International University
Collegecaps3:11
Collegegoals3:5
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Winter Haven United
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Hippo FC
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:BCH Lions
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Don Bosco Garelli
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Pcupdate:9:52, March 26, 2024 (UTC)

Leandro Fonteles de Queiroz (born 13 September 1995), also known as Leandro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Don Bosco Garelli of the Philippines Football League.[1]

Personal life

Leandro was born in Manaus, Brazil, to parents Renato and Andreia.[2] He studied at Pensi-Ponto de Ensino, and played his youth football for ASA de Amazonia.[3] [4]

Career

College career

After high school, Leandro got a scholarship to study and play football in the United States. He studied in Louisiana State University of Alexandria[5] but first played for Blackurn College in 2014–2015 and racked up 4 goals in 7 matches,[6] [7] and also played for Talladega College in 2015–16.[8] His longest stint came with Webber International University, as he scored 5 goals in 11 matches before graduating in 2019.[9] [10]

Early pro career

Leandro signed his first contract with Winter Haven United FC, although his stint was interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2022, he accepted an offer from Thailand and played for Hippo FC in the Bangkok Premier League.[11]

Don Bosco Garelli

After playing for one season in the Mongolian Premier League with BCH Lions, he signed with Philippine club Don Bosco Garelli as part of their preparations for the 2024 Philippines Football League season.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Garelli United welcome new player Leandro Fonteles. Don Bosco - Garelli United on Facebook. 22 March 2024. 26 March 2024.
  2. News: 2018 Men's Soccer Roster. Webber Athletics. 26 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Pro Soccer Football Agency presents a young experienced attacking midfielder and winger from Brazil - Leandro Fonteles. Pro Soccer Football Agency on Facebook. 2 February 2023. 26 March 2024.
  4. Web site: From Brazil to Thailand: A professional footballer’s story. Bryans Musings on YouTube. 22 April 2022 . 26 March 2024.
  5. News: 2018 Men's Soccer Roster - Leandro Fonteles. Webber Athletics. 26 March 2024.
  6. News: Men's Soccer - Leandro Fonteles. Blackburn Beavers. 26 March 2024.
  7. News: 2014 Blackburn College Men's Soccer Roster. Blackburn Beavers. 26 March 2024.
  8. News: 2015 Men's Soccer - Leandro Fonteles. Talladega Tornadoes. 26 March 2024.
  9. News: Men’s soccer beats Pensacola Christian College 2-1. Webber Athletics. 30 August 2018. 26 March 2024.
  10. News: WIUMSOC 1-2 STU MEN'S FC 2018. St. Thomas Bobcats. 20 October 2018. 26 March 2024.
  11. News: Player - Leandro Fonteles de Queiroz. Bangkok Premier League. 26 March 2024.