Leandrinho (footballer, born 2005) explained

Leandro Viana da Silva Gama (born 17 March 2005), commonly known as Leandrinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Vasco da Gama.

Career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Leandrinho joined Vasco da Gama's youth sides in 2012, aged seven. On 6 September 2021, he signed his first professional contract until June 2025.^[2]

Leandrinho made his first team debut on 18 January 2024, starting and scoring the second in a 2–0 Campeonato Carioca home win over Boavista.^[3] Six days later, he renewed his link until January 2027.^[4]

Leandrinho made his Série A debut on 22 June 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Lucas Piton and scoring his team's third in a 4–1 home routing of São Paulo.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leandrinho. CR Vasco da Gama. pt-BR. 26 June 2024.
2. Web site: Leandrinho assina contrato profissional até 2025. Leandrinho signs professional contract until 2025. CR Vasco da Gama. pt-BR. 6 September 2021. 26 June 2024.
3. Web site: Autor de bonito gol na estreia do Vasco, Leandrinho homenageia a mãe falecida: "Orgulhosa de mim". Author of beautiful goal on Vasco's debut, Leandrinho honours his late mother: "Proud of me". ge. pt-BR. 18 January 2024. 26 June 2024.
4. Web site: Leandrinho renova com o Vasco até 2027. Leandrinho renews with Vasco until 2027. CR Vasco da Gama. pt-BR. 24 January 2024. 26 June 2024.
5. Web site: Com brilho de Leandrinho, Estrella e JP contra o São Paulo, uso da base cresce no Vasco; veja lista. With the shine of Leandrinho, Estrella and JP against São Paulo, use of youth setup increases at Vasco; see the list. O Globo. pt-BR. 24 June 2024. 26 June 2024.