Leonardo Lelo

Casa Pia On 16 June 2021, Lelo signed a contract with Casa Pia of unspecified duration. He made his professional debut on 24 July, scoring in a 4–1 away win against Académico de Viseu in the first round of the Taça da Liga. His first appearance in the Liga Portugal 2 took place on 7 August against the same opponents, now in a 2–1 loss. He netted five times from 34 games in his debut campaign, helping to a return to the top division for the first time in 83 years; for his displays, he was included in the Team of the Year.

Lelo made his top-flight debut on 7 August 2022, missing a penalty in the tenth minute of a 0–0 draw away to Santa Clara. He scored his first goal also from the eleven-meter spot, helping to a 2–1 victory at Marítimo on 3 October.

Braga On 22 May 2025, Lelo joined Braga on a four-year deal with a €30 million buyout clause. He made 47 appearances in his first season while leading the team in assists, but was subsequently completely ostracised by manager Carlos Vicens.

On 1 September 2026, Lelo moved to Segunda División side Almería on a one-year loan.

International career Lelo represented Portugal at under-20 and under-21 levels. He earned his first cap for the latter on 24 September 2022, being booked as a second-half substitute in a 4–1 home friendly win over Georgia in Covilhã.

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Honours Individual Liga Portugal 2 Team of the Season: 2021–22