Leandro Barreiro

Born in Erpeldange, Luxembourg, Barreiro was a promising youth in the local FC Erpeldange 72 academy. He moved to the Racing FC Union Luxembourg Academy, from where he garnered attention throughout Europe, including from Paris Saint-Germain. Barreiro signed with Mainz 05 in 2016. On 4 November 2018, he signed his first professional contract with Mainz. He debuted with Mainz in a 5–1 Bundesliga loss to Bayer Leverkusen on 8 February 2019. As Barreiro's contract was expiring, rumours that Barreiro would become a Benfica player were confirmed when Benfica's club president Rui Costa claimed "Leandro [Barreiro] is also a Benfica player" on 23 May 2024. Mainz's sporting director further confirmed that Barreiro would sign for the Portuguese outfit. On 17 January 2025, he netted his first career hat-trick (and was subsequently awarded match MVP), as Benfica won 4-0 at home against Famalicão.

Barreiro was born in Luxembourg and is of Angolan and French descent. Barreiro holds Angolan and French citizenship from his parents. Barreiro made his international debut for the Luxembourg national team in a 1–0 friendly win against Malta on 22 March 2018.

Club

As of match played 27 August 2026

International

As of match played 31 March 2026

Scores and results list Luxembourg's goal tally first.

Benfica

Taça da Liga: 2024–25 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2025