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Leandro Lessa AzevedoBrazilian footballer
Date of Birth: 13.08.1980
Country:  Brazil |
Content:
- Early Career in Brazil
- Success in Russia
- Return to Brazil and Japanese Adventure
- Career in Porto Alegre
- Honors and Legacy
- Copa do Brasil winner (Corinthians, 2002)
Early Career in Brazil
Born and raised in the state of São Paulo, the Brazilian footballer began his professional career at Botafogo Futebol Clube in Ribeirão Preto. His exceptional skills soon caught the attention of various clubs, including Corinthians, where he won the Copa do Brasil and the Rio-São Paulo Tournament in 2002.
Success in Russia
In 2003, the footballer embarked on a new chapter in his career when he joined Lokomotiv Moscow of Russia. His contribution to the team was instrumental in Lokomotiv's victory in the Russian Premier League Championship in 2004.
Return to Brazil and Japanese Adventure
After his success in Russia, the footballer returned to Brazil to play for São Paulo Futebol Clube from 2006 to 2007. During this time, he led the team to two consecutive Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles and a place in the finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2006. In 2008, he ventured to Asia and played for Tokyo Verdy in Japan.
Career in Porto Alegre
In 2010, the footballer signed for Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense in Porto Alegre, where he continued to showcase his talents in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Honors and Legacy
Throughout his illustrious career, the Brazilian footballer has accumulated an impressive list of honors, including:
Copa do Brasil winner (Corinthians, 2002)
Rio-São Paulo Tournament winner (Corinthians, 2002)Russian Premier League champion (Lokomotiv Moscow, 2004)
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A champion (São Paulo, 2006, 2007)
Copa Libertadores finalist (São Paulo, 2006)
Campeonato Carioca winner (Fluminense, 2005)
