Wagner Leonardo Calvelo de Souza (born 23 July 1999), known as Wagner Leonardo (), is a Brazilian

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who plays for Vitória. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.

Club career

Santos

Born in Praia Grande, São Paulo, Wagner joined Santos' youth setup in 2009 at the age of nine. In February 2019, after appearing in the year's Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was promoted to the first team by manager

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. Wagner made his first team debut on 7 March 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Gustavo Henrique in a 4–0 home routing of América-RN, for the year's Copa do Brasil. He made his Série A debut on 9 September of the following year, replacing

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in a 3–1 home win against Atlético Mineiro. Wagner made his

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debut on 20 October 2020, replacing

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in a 2–1 home win against Defensa y Justicia. On 8 January 2021, he and teammate John tested positive for COVID-19. On 2 April 2021, Wagner was loaned to Série B side Náutico for the season. He became a regular starter for the side, and scored his first goal on 26 April in a 2–2

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home draw against Afogados. On 8 July 2021, Wagner was recalled by Santos. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 October, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over Grêmio. On 21 December 2021, Wagner moved to

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on loan until March 2023, with a buyout clause. The following 12 March, after failing to make an appearance with the club, he moved to Cruzeiro also in a temporary deal.

Portimonense

On 24 December 2022, Wagner terminated his contract with Santos and moved abroad with Portuguese side Portimonense.

Vitória

On 5 April 2023, Wagner was presented on loan at Vitória. On 1 August, after being an undisputed starter, the club bought 50% of his economic rights and the player signed a contract until the end of 2025.

Career statistics

Honours

Nautico *

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Cruzeiro *

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Vitória *

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References

External links

Santos FC profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wagner Leonardo 1999 births Living people People from Praia Grande Footballers from São Paulo (state) Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football defenders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Primeira Liga players Santos FC players Clube Náutico Capibaribe players Fortaleza Esporte Clube players Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Esporte Clube Vitória players Portimonense S.C. players Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal