Leandro Lima (footballer) explained
| Leandro Lima |
| Fullname: | Luiz Leandro Abreu de Lima[1] |
| Birth Date: | 9 November 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| Position: | Winger |
| Currentclub: | Paysandu |
| Youthyears1: | 2004 |
| Youthyears2: | 2005–2006 |
| Youthclubs1: | Real Salvador |
| Years1: | 2006–2007 |
| Years2: | 2007–2010 |
| Years3: | 2008–2009 |
| Years4: | 2009–2010 |
| Years5: | 2010–2011 |
| Years6: | 2011 |
| Years7: | 2012–2013 |
| Years8: | 2014–2015 |
| Years9: | 2016 |
| Years10: | 2016–2017 |
| Years11: | 2018 |
| Years12: | 2019– |
| Clubs1: | São Caetano |
| Clubs2: | Porto |
| Clubs3: | → Vitória Setúbal (loan) |
| Clubs4: | → Cruzeiro (loan) |
| Clubs5: | União Leiria |
| Clubs6: | Avaí |
| Clubs7: | Daegu |
| Clubs8: | Jeonnam Dragons |
| Clubs9: | Santa Cruz |
| Clubs10: | Fortaleza |
| Clubs11: | Juventude |
| Clubs12: | Paysandu |
| Caps1: | 24 |
| Caps2: | 8 |
| Caps3: | 24 |
| Caps4: | 8 |
| Caps5: | 22 |
| Caps6: | 9 |
| Caps7: | 50 |
| Caps8: | 50 |
| Caps9: | 5 |
| Caps10: | 16 |
| Caps11: | 27 |
| Caps12: | 8 |
| Goals1: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Goals5: | 1 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Goals7: | 5 |
| Goals8: | 4 |
| Goals9: | 0 |
| Goals10: | 1 |
| Goals11: | 0 |
| Goals12: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2007 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 12 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 4 |
| Club-Update: | 23 July 2019 |
Luiz Leandro Abreu de Lima (born 9 November 1985), known as Leandro Lima or Leandrinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Paysandu Sport Club as a winger.
Club career
Lima was born in Fortaleza, Ceará. After making his professional debut with Associação Desportiva São Caetano, he went on to represent Brazil at both the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2007 South American U-20 Championship,[2] helping the national side to the conquest of the latter tournament.
In July 2007, Lima signed a five-year contract with Portugal's FC Porto.[3] He struggled heavily in his first season and, furthermore, was later involved in a false documentation incident after it was revealed that he had not been born on 19 December 1987, as initially registered (he was also "named" Luis Leandro Abreu de Lima in the initial procedures).[4]
Lima spent the entire 2008–09 campaign on loan to fellow Primeira Liga club Vitória de Setúbal,[5] helping the sadinos barely avoid relegation.[6] On 17 July 2009 he was once again loaned, returning to Brazil with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube.[7]
In late April 2010, after Cruzeiro were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores by fellow Brazilians São Paulo FC, Lima was released alongside eight teammates.[8] In late August he returned to Portugal, agreeing to a two-year deal at U.D. Leiria.[9]
Lima returned to Brazil on 7 July 2011, joining Série A team Avaí FC.[10] After appearing in only nine matches and suffering relegation, he was released.[11]
Lima signed with K League's Daegu FC on 19 January 2012, leaving at the end of the season but returning shortly after. In 2014, after being relegated, he moved to fellow league club Jeonnam Dragons.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players . FIFA . 3 . 5 July 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000046/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWYC/2007/pdf/FWYC_2007_SquadLists.pdf . 31 December 2013.
- Web site: South American U-20 Championship "Juventud de América" Paraguay 2007. South American U-20 Championship "Youth of America" Paraguay 2007. CONMEBOL. es. 6 January 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090623200105/http://www.conmebol.com/competiciones_evento_equipos_ver.jsp?evento=1052&ano=2007&htmab=BRA&hasid=101&slangab=E. 23 June 2009.
- Web site: Leandro Lima aims high at Porto. UEFA. 23 July 2007. 10 May 2009.
- News: Quando a data de nascimento causa polémica. When birthdate creates controversy. Diário de Notícias. pt. 16 September 2010. 3 December 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131005003150/https://www.dn.pt/desporto/interior/quando-a-data-de-nascimento-causa-polemica-1663536.html. 5 October 2013.
- Web site: Leandro Lima já chegou ao Vit. de Setúbal. Leandro Lima has arrived at Vit. de Setúbal. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 16 July 2008. 10 December 2019.
- Web site: Leandro Lima acredita que o Setúbal vai ficar na 1.ª Liga. Leandro Lima believes Setúbal will stay in the 1st League. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 19 May 2009. 10 December 2019.
- News: Presidente do Cruzeiro anuncia meia Leandro Lima. Cruzeiro's president announces midfielder Leandro Lima. O Estado de S. Paulo. pt. July 2009. 6 January 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100811174224/http://www.estadao.com.br/noticias/esportes,presidente-do-cruzeiro-anuncia-meia-leandro-lima,407998,0.htm. 11 August 2010.
- Web site: Cruzeiro dispensa Bernardo e mais oito atletas. Cruzeiro release Bernardo and eight more athletes. Terceiro Tempo. pt. 23 April 2010. 6 January 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527235125/http://terceirotempo.ig.com.br/noticia/Cruzeiro_dispensa_Bernardo_e_mais_oito_atletas-23131. 27 May 2010.
- Web site: U. Leiria: Leandro Lima assina por duas épocas. U. Leiria: Leandro Lima signs for two seasons. Mais Futebol. pt. 25 August 2010. 6 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224228/http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/superliga-geral/maisfutebol-u-leiria-leandro-lima-fc-porto-reforco/1186956-1676.html. 3 March 2016. dead.
- Web site: Contra a degola, Avaí acerta com ex-meia do Azulão e do Porto-POR. With neck in noose, Avaí agree with ex-Azulão and Porto-POR midfielder. Futebol Interior. pt. 7 July 2011. 6 January 2016.
- Web site: Avaí rescinde o contrato de Leandrinho. Avaí terminate Leandrinho's contract. Info Esporte. pt. 6 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20120709103713/http://infoesporte.com.br/noticias/avai/mercado/15022012/avai-rescinde-o-contrato-de-leandrinho/. 9 July 2012. dead.
- Web site: Santos faz consulta por Leandro Lima, que está de saída do futebol coreano. Santos check on Leandro Lima, who is leaving Korean football. Globo Esporte. Lucas. Musetti. pt. 6 January 2016. 11 December 2019.
