SL Benfica - Leandro Santos, #71
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Born in Barreiro and formed at local club Fabril, the right-back joined SL Benfica's academy in 2017 and climbed every step of the club's formation.
He signed his first development contract with the Eagles in October 2019 and put pen to paper on his first professional deal in February 2022. Promoted to Benfica B for the 2024/25 season in Liga Portugal 2, he made 29 appearances and scored three goals, and began training regularly with the senior squad in November 2024.
His first-team debut arrived on 24 November 2024, when he came off the bench in a 7-0 Taça de Portugal win over Estrela da Amadora, and he went on to make three senior appearances for the club. In January 2026 he left the Estádio da Luz to sign a four-year contract with Moreirense.
At international level he has been called up by Portugal's Under-20 side.
He signed his first development contract with the Eagles in October 2019 and put pen to paper on his first professional deal in February 2022. Promoted to Benfica B for the 2024/25 season in Liga Portugal 2, he made 29 appearances and scored three goals, and began training regularly with the senior squad in November 2024.
His first-team debut arrived on 24 November 2024, when he came off the bench in a 7-0 Taça de Portugal win over Estrela da Amadora, and he went on to make three senior appearances for the club. In January 2026 he left the Estádio da Luz to sign a four-year contract with Moreirense.
At international level he has been called up by Portugal's Under-20 side.
Position Map
DEF
Preferred FootRight
SquadSENIOR
Season Statistics: 2024/25
5
Appearances
4 Starts • 1 Sub In • 2 Sub Out
370
Minutes
In the Pitch
0
Goals
0 Assists
1/0
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2024/25
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 APR WED 20:45 |  Taça de PortugalSemi-Final (1st Leg) | A | FC Tirsense | 0 - 5 | Started 65' |
8 MAR SAT 18:00 |  Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 25 | H | CD Nacional | 3 - 0 | Started |
22 FEB SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 23 | H | Boavista FC | 3 - 0 | Started |
15 FEB SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 22 | A | Santa Clara | 0 - 1 | Started 86' 1 |
23 NOV SAT 20:45 | Taça de PortugalFourth Round | H | Estrela Amadora | 7 - 0 | 65' |
W: 5
D: 0
L: 0