Among the 10 players competing in the U20 men’s category this year, we find Marcos Leonardo from Santos. Discover in detail its performance during the year 2023 to decide if you want to give it your vote.
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Marcos Leonardo’s profile for the year 2023
Marcos Leonardo has played a total of 47 matches this year, representing both Santos and Brazil.
He is this year an essential part of his club and has participated in all the competitions in which Santos has taken part, namely the championship, where he is currently the second top scorer with 13 goals, the Copa Sudamericana, the Copa do Brazil and the Paulista championship.
He also participated with the Brazilian U-20 squad in the World Cup, a competition in which he particularly showed himself by scoring 5 goals in 5 matches, being eliminated in the quarter-finals by Israel. He had his first call-up with the senior team when he was called up during the friendly match against Morocco.
Statistics in 2023:
Matches played: 47
Goals scored: 26
Assists: 5
Yellow cards: 8
Red cards: 0
Titles won in 2023:
None
Highlights in 2023:
His U-20 World Cup with Brazil
Marcos Leonardo shone with the Seleção during the U-20 World Cup. Despite being eliminated in the quarter-finals against Israel, the striker showed the full extent of his talent during this tournament, scoring 5 goals in five matches, including a double against Italy in the group stage. .
His season in the Brasileirão
If Santos manages to stay in the elite of Brazilian football this year, it will be partly thanks to the young striker. Second top scorer in the Brazilian Serie A with 13 goals, Marcos Leonardo has a string of high-level performances, and when his club manages to win, he is inevitably a scorer.
Samba Gold 2023: Open voting!
Voting for the Samba Gold Award 2023 is now open. Choose your favorite in the men’s, women’s and under-20 categories!
