About Higuita
Born 1986. Higuita is a Brazilian and Kazakh futsal player.
Leonardo de Melo Vieira Leite (born 6 June 1986), commonly known as Leo Higuita, is a Brazilian born Kazakh futsal player who plays as a goalkeeper for AFC Kairat and the Kazakhstan national futsal team.
His goalscoring ability led to his nickname of "Higuita".
Honours UEFA Futsal Champions League: 2012/13, 2014/15
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Higuita?
Brazilian association football player
When was Higuita born?
Higuita was born on 6 June 1986 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Higuita's occupation?
Higuita is a futsal player.
What nationality is Higuita?
Higuita is Brazilian and Kazakh.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Higuita. https://biography.guide/higuita/
MLA: "Higuita." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/higuita/.
Chicago: "Higuita." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/higuita/.
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