Léo Silva

Leonardo de Almeida Silva (born 18 January 2003), known professionally as Léo Silva, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Operário Ferroviário.

Career

Formed in the youth categories of São Paulo FC, Léo Silva stood out for his performance in the 2022 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr. He made his professional debut on 25 May 2022, in a match against Ayacucho in the 2022 Copa Sudamericana. Originally a defensive midfielder very mobile, Léo Silva played as right back in this match.

Without receiving many opportunities in the professional squad, in April 2023 he was loaned to CRB, where he played on three occasions in the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. In December, he had a loan confirmed again, this time to Volta Redonda.

In January 2025, after his contract with São Paulo ended, Silva signed with Paraná Clube. In July 2025, Silva signed with Operário Ferroviário, after being recommended by his coach at São Paulo's under-20 time, Alex.

Honours

São Paulo (youth) Copa do Brasil Sub-17: 2020 Supercopa do Brasil Sub-17: 2020