Leandro Barreiro
Luxembourgish footballer and midfielder
Luxembourgish footballer and midfielder
Born in 2000, a professional footballer from Luxembourg played primarily as a midfielder. He began his youth career at FC Metz before moving to the first team. His performances in Ligue 1 garnered attention, leading to significant contributions to the team's midfield. He has represented the Luxembourg national team in international competitions.
Played for FC Metz in Ligue 1
Represented Luxembourg in international matches
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