Leônidas

Brazil · Second striker (Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1932-1942

The Black Diamond, who popularized the bicycle kick

Nicknames Diamante Negro, Homem Borracha

76.5OVR#521 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed78.3
  • Shooting81.4
  • Passing64.9
  • Ball Control82.7
  • Movement79.2
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill29.8
  • Physical78.7
  • Mental76.3
  • Career73.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acrobatics97
  2. Shooting Creativity95
  3. Volleys94
  4. Attacking Positioning94
  5. Balance90
  6. Big-Game Temperament90
  7. Finishing89
  8. Agility89
  9. Runs in Behind88
  10. Recovery88

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.3

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 81.4

  • Finishing89
  • Shot Power79
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys94
  • Curve70
  • Penalties80
  • Heading78
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity95
  • Acrobatics97

Passing 64.9

  • Short Passing73
  • Long Passing59
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision73
  • Set-Piece Delivery45

Ball Control 82.7

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession85
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance79

Movement 79.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning94
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 29.8

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking31
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle35
  • Sliding Tackle29
  • Offside Trap20

Physical 78.7

  • Strength72
  • Stamina77
  • Agility89
  • Balance90
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression77

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration78
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline64

Career 73.2

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements59
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
6 September 1913
Foot
Right
Career
1930–1950
Prime
1932-1942

Club career

  • 1930–1930 Sírio Libanês
  • 1931–1932 Bonsucesso
  • 1933–1933 Peñarol
  • 1934–1934 Vasco da Gama
  • 1935–1936 Botafogo
  • 1936–1941 Flamengo
  • 1942–1950 São Paulo

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