Léo Silva

Léo Silva was born in São Luis, Brazil. He started his youth career at URT and was signed by Cruzeiro in 2003. In 2004, he was loaned to Ipatinga, where he ended up playing for four seasons. During that time, he was part of the team that won the Campeonato Mineiro state league in 2005, although he only made three appearances that season. The following season he made 7 more appearances in all competitions for Ipatinga, until he moved back to Cruzeiro for the rest of the season where he made his debut in the Brasileirão. He also scored his first top flight goal in the 2006 season, in a 3–1 win over Botafogo. After making 20 more appearances for Cruzeiro in 2007 season, Silva then was sent on a series of loans: firstly back to Ipatinga in 2008 and then to Botafogo in 2009. At the end of the 2009 season, he was released by Cruzeiro and eventually signed by Guaratinguetá where he spent two seasons in Série B. Following two successful seasons with Guaratinguetá, Silva was signed by Portuguesa to again play in the Brasileirão. After making almost 60 appearances in one season for Portuguesa, Silva moved on quickly and was signed by J-League club Albirex Niigata on a free transfer. Silva went on to make 149 appearances over four seasons with Albirex Niigata, but never managed to win any team silverware, however he was included in the J-League Best XI for his performances in the 2014 season. He then signed for the champions Kashima Antlers for the 2017 season. It wasn't long before…

As of match played 7 January 2024.

Ipatinga

Campeonato Mineiro: 2005 Cruzeiro

Campeonato Mineiro: 2008 |Botafogo

Taça Guanabara: 2009 Kashima Antlers

Japanese Super Cup: 2017 AFC Champions League: 2018 Individual

J-League Best XI: 2014