Brazilian footballer Leo Cordeiro is a name that may not ring a bell among the Celtic faithful. Born on 27th September 1995, Cordeiro is currently 29 years old and plying his trade for Estrela Amadora. Standing 5ft 8in tall (1.74m) and tipping the scales at 10st 7lb (67kg), Cordeiro primarily operates as a central attacking midfielder and sports the number 22 jersey.
The value of this South American maestro is currently pegged around £1m according to Transfermarkt, a testament to his brewing potential and rising influence in the game.
His career kickoff saw him playing for Gil Vicente in Portugal during the 2019-2020 season. Known as 'Leo Cordeiro' Cordeiro de Lima, he made only three first-team appearances during his debut campaign, which accurately reflected the typical struggles of a young player adjusting to the professional landscape.
However, Cordeiro soon switched gears and showed promise in his performances. The 2023-2024 season saw him make an impressive 32 first-team appearances and also find the back of the net on three occasions for Estrela Amadora. A year later, in the 2024-2025 season, Cordeiro managed to maintain his spot, appearing 27 times while adding one more goal to his tally. Looking ahead, Leo Cordeiro is expected to continue his professional journey with Estrela Amadora in the 2025-2026 season.
Despite his geographic distance and lack of ties to the Hoops, the tale of Leo Cordeiro offers insight into the paths trodden by overseas talent, some of whom may, in time, find their way under the spotlight at Paradise.
