Leonardo dos Santos Silva (born 21 August 1976) is a former Brazilian

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who played as a winger. Leonardo's former clubs in the Netherlands include

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and FC Emmen. During his time at Feyenoord he was better known as ''Leonardo II'' () because

Leonardo Santiago Leonardo Vitor Santiago (born 9 March 1983), commonly known as Leonardo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a winger or playmaker. Leonardo is a former U-20 Brazilian international. Career Nova Safra Leonardo start ...

also played for the club at that time using the name Leonardo. After retiring, he worked as administrative assistant to the Brazilian consulate in Rotterdam.

Honours

Feyenoord *

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: 2002Leonardo dos Santos Profile at VI
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* Living people 1976 births Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city) Association football midfielders Brazilian footballers CR Flamengo footballers FC Groningen players Feyenoord players De Graafschap players ADO Den Haag players MVV Maastricht players FC Dordrecht players FC Emmen players UEFA Cup winning players Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands {{Brazil-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub