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My Take
Leandro Barreiro embodies something I love in football: the underdog from a small nation punching above his weight. Born in Luxembourg in 2000, he has become a central midfielder at the storied Benfica and a backbone of his national team, even being knighted in the Order of the Oak Crown in 2023. I have a soft spot for midfielders who do the unglamorous work of pressing, breaking up play and linking the team together. Watching a player rise from outside the traditional powerhouses to compete at this level is exactly the story I want to follow.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leandro Barreiro
- Name (Japanese)
- レアンドロ・バレイロ
- Reading
- れあんどろ・ばれいろ
- Born
- January 3, 2000 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Leandro Barreiro born?
Born January 3, 2000 (age 26).
Where is Leandro Barreiro from?
Leandro Barreiro is from Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg.
What does Leandro Barreiro do?
Leandro Barreiro works as association football player.
How tall is Leandro Barreiro?
Leandro Barreiro is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.