Leonardo Moura
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Leonardo da Silva Moura (born October 23, 1978 in Niterói
) simply known as Leonardo Moura a Brazil
ian right back. He currently plays for Flamengo
, and is also the team's vice-captain.
among the current club's squad. Leonardo is also included in the group of players who wore the uniforms of the four biggest clubs and rivals of Rio de Janeiro
city, Flamengo
, Vasco da Gama
, Fluminense
and Botafogo
.
won the 2006 Brazilian Cup
and returned to Copa Libertadores after four years absent. The club finished the League in a safe eleventh place.
2006 was the beginning of a new age in Flamengo, Leonardo Moura was the highlight, along with Renato
, Juan, and Bruno
, Leo Moura helped the club return to the top clubs in the Brazilian football.
but the team failed to impress in the Copa Libertadores
. However he was an important player in the incredible comeback made by Flamengo
to finish Série A in third place that season.
He won the Bola de Prata
prize as the best Brazilian Série A right back and also was chosen for the Brazilian Série A
Team of the Year.
and two weeks later, still in January, he was called up to play for the Brazilian national team
for the first time in his career and debuted against Ireland
. Months later he won again the Rio de Janeiro State League
. Flamengo
disappointed in the Copa Libertadores
but fought the Brazilian Série A title until the final matches, finishing in fifth place.
For the second year in a row he was chosen for the Brazilian Série A
Team of the Year.
for the third time in a row (the sixth time in the club's history) and the Brazilian Série A, the sixth time for the club.
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website, Flaestatística and Futpédia.
in a friendly match played in Dublin against Ireland
on 6 February 2008.
Niterói
Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, southeast region of Brazil. It has an estimated population of 487,327 inhabitants and an area of ², being the sixth most populous city in the state and the highest Human Development Index. Integrates the Metropolitan Region of Rio de...
) simply known as Leonardo Moura a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian right back. He currently plays for Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
, and is also the team's vice-captain.
Career
Leonardo is the player with the most matches played for FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
among the current club's squad. Leonardo is also included in the group of players who wore the uniforms of the four biggest clubs and rivals of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
city, Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
, Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
, Fluminense
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
and Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
.
2005
After his arrival in the middle of 2005, Leonardo became one of main players and an idol for the supporters helping the survive in the Brazilian Série A and avoid relegation.2006
He won his first career title when FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
won the 2006 Brazilian Cup
Copa do Brasil 2006
The Copa do Brasil 2006 was the 18th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on February 15, 2006 and concluded on July 26, 2006 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, in which Flamengo lifted the trophy for the second time with a 1-0...
and returned to Copa Libertadores after four years absent. The club finished the League in a safe eleventh place.
2006 was the beginning of a new age in Flamengo, Leonardo Moura was the highlight, along with Renato
Carlos Renato de Abreu
Carlos Renato de Abreu, known as Renato or Renato Abreu , is an association football centre midfielder...
, Juan, and Bruno
Bruno Fernandes de Souza
Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza , known as Bruno, is a former Brazilian football goalkeeper. As of July 2010, his contract has been suspended from Flamengo, where he had spent most of his career....
, Leo Moura helped the club return to the top clubs in the Brazilian football.
2007
In 2007 Leonardo won Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
but the team failed to impress in the Copa Libertadores
Copa Libertadores 2007
The 2007 Copa Libertadores de América was the 48th edition of the Copa Libertadores. It started on January 24, 2007 and finished on June 20, 2007...
. However he was an important player in the incredible comeback made by Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
to finish Série A in third place that season.
He won the Bola de Prata
Bola de Ouro
The Bola de Ouro is an award given each year, since 1973, by the authoritative Brazilian magazine Placar to the best player in the Brazilian National Championship. It is practically the equivalent to a Footballer of the Year award...
prize as the best Brazilian Série A right back and also was chosen for the Brazilian Série A
Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão
The Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão is an award given by the Brazilian Football Confederation and Rede Globo for the best players, head coaches, and referees of the Série A.-2005:The 2005 winners were:*Best Player: Carlos Tévez...
Team of the Year.
2008
In the beginning of 2008 Léo extended his contract with FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
and two weeks later, still in January, he was called up to play for the Brazilian national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
for the first time in his career and debuted against Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
. Months later he won again the Rio de Janeiro State League
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
. Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
disappointed in the Copa Libertadores
Copa Libertadores 2008
The 2008 Copa Libertadores de América was the 49th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament. This marked the first year the competition was sponsored by Spanish bank Santander. As such, the competition is officially the 2008 Copa Santander...
but fought the Brazilian Série A title until the final matches, finishing in fifth place.
For the second year in a row he was chosen for the Brazilian Série A
Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão
The Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão is an award given by the Brazilian Football Confederation and Rede Globo for the best players, head coaches, and referees of the Série A.-2005:The 2005 winners were:*Best Player: Carlos Tévez...
Team of the Year.
2009
In 2009, once again as a first team player, he won the Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato Carioca 2009
The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The...
for the third time in a row (the sixth time in the club's history) and the Brazilian Série A, the sixth time for the club.
Career statistics
- (Correct )
Club Season State League Brazilian Série A Campeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...Copa do Brasil Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Copa SudamericanaThe Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Botafogo Botafogo de Futebol e RegatasBotafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...2001 2001 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2001 football season in Brazil, which was the 100th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal------------...- 24 1 ? 24 1 ? Vasco Club de Regatas Vasco da GamaClub de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...2002 - 8 1 ? 8 1 ? Palmeiras Sociedade Esportiva PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...2002 - 9 0 ? 9 0 ? São Paulo São Paulo Futebol ClubeSão Paulo Futebol Clube , commonly known as São Paulo, is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil. They play in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to...2003 2003 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2003 football season in Brazil, which was the 102nd season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Cruzeiro declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....- 22 0 ? 4 0 ? 26 0 ? Fluminense Fluminense Football ClubFluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...2004 2004 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2004 football season in Brazil, which was the 103rd season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Santos declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions.-Relegation:...- 41 0 ? 4 1 ? 45 1 ? Flamengo Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...2005 2005 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2005 football season in Brazil, which was the 104th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:Corinthians declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....- 32 7 ? 32 7 ? 2006 2006 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2006 football season in Brazil, which was the 105th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....9 0 ? 27 1 ? 10 1 ? 46 2 11 2007 2007 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2007 football season in Brazil, which was the 106th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:São Paulo declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions....12 0 ? 35 5 ? 8 0 ? 55 5 13 2008 2008 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2008 football season in Brazil, which is the 107th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...14 4 ? 35 8 3 7 1 ? 56 13 9 2009 2009 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2009 football season in Brazil, which is the 108th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...17 2 4 32 4 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 54 6 9 2010 2010 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2010 football season in Brazil, which is the 109th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...13 1 2 35 1 3 9 2 2 57 4 7 2011 2011 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2011 football season in Brazil, which is the 110th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...17 1 6 34 0 3 4 0 1 2 0 0 58 1 9 Total 80 8 ? 230 25 ? 19 1 ? 25 3 ? 2 0 0 357 38 ? Career total 80 8 ? 326 26 ? 35 3 ? 25 3 ? 2 0 0 469 40 ?
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website, Flaestatística and Futpédia.
International career
Leonardo debuted in the Brazilian national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in a friendly match played in Dublin against Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
on 6 February 2008.
International statistics
- As of September 20, 2010.
| National team | Club | Season | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Brazil national football team The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the... |
Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team... |
2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | ||
| International appearances and goals | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goal | Competition |
| 2008 | ||||||
| 1. | February 6, 2008 | Dublin, Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,... |
1–0 | 0 | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
|
Honours
FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
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- Copa do BrasilCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2006Copa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District... - Taça GuanabaraTaça GuanabaraTaça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
: 2007, 2008, 2011 - Taça RioTaça RioTaça Rio, or Rio Trophy, is an annual Rio de Janeiro football tournament. It is the second stage competition of the Campeonato Carioca, the state football championship in Rio de Janeiro...
: 2009, 2011 - Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 2007, 2008, 2009Campeonato Carioca 2009The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The 2009 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on January 24th and ended on May 3rd, 2009. It is the official tournament organized by FFERJ The...
, 20112011 Campeonato Carioca-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Group A standings:-Group B:-Troféu Carlos Alberto Torres:-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:- Overall standings:- External links:*... - Brazilian Série A: 2009Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2009The 2009 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A was the 39th season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It was contested by 20 clubs starting on May 9 and ending on December 6...
- Copa do Brasil
Individual
- Bola de PrataBola de OuroThe Bola de Ouro is an award given each year, since 1973, by the authoritative Brazilian magazine Placar to the best player in the Brazilian National Championship. It is practically the equivalent to a Footballer of the Year award...
best right back of the Brazilian Série A 2007Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2007The 37th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 12, 2007, and ended on December 2, 2007.-Format:The format was identical to the 2006 edition. 20 teams competed, each team playing the other 19 twice in a double round-robin format...
. - Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the YearPrêmio Craque do BrasileirãoThe Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão is an award given by the Brazilian Football Confederation and Rede Globo for the best players, head coaches, and referees of the Série A.-2005:The 2005 winners were:*Best Player: Carlos Tévez...
: 2007Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2007The 37th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 12, 2007, and ended on December 2, 2007.-Format:The format was identical to the 2006 edition. 20 teams competed, each team playing the other 19 twice in a double round-robin format...
, 2008Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2008The 38th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 8 and ended on December 7. For the first time, one club has won the championship three times in a row... - 2011 Campeonato Carioca2011 Campeonato Carioca-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Group A standings:-Group B:-Troféu Carlos Alberto Torres:-Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Final:- Overall standings:- External links:*...
Best Right Back