Leonardo Andrés Medina Gutiérrez (born 30 May 1977) is a Uruguayan

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and former player who played as

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. Medina has played for clubs in his homeland of Uruguay, Colombia, Mexico and Chile, where he enjoyed success with

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. He also played in the

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for

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. Medina has participated in international club tournaments,

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, where he made 8 appearances and scored 2 goals, both with Audax Italiano.

Club career

Oriente Petrolero

In July 2009, he joined Bolivian side Oriente Petrolero. On August 24, 2009, he got sent off together with

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defender Sergio Jáuregui, after a clash. While leaving the field, Jáuregui performed a running kick to Medina's face, knocking him unconscious. After a short spell with Oriente, he moved to Peruvian club Cienciano.

Cienciano

After a short spell with Oriente, he moved to Peru and joined Cienciano during January 2010.Ex Oriente, Leonardo Medina, se fue a Cienciano
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