José Leal
Portuguese football player/manager
Angola
Defender
José Leal: profile
José Leal (born 23 March 1965 in Luanda, Angola) is a former Angolan footballer who played as a defender.
Leal started out at Académico de Viseu FC in 1984. He played for 6 clubs between 1984 and 2003. His most appearances came at Sporting CP (1989–1994), where he made 118 appearances and scored 12 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 333 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Leal represented Portugal (1990–1992), earning 15 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Luanda has produced 141 footballers in our database, including William Carvalho, Manucho and Flávio Amado.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1984–2003 (20 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (29 in 333)
- Latest move
- Académico de Viseu FC (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Éric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Bamba Dieng and Eyong Enoh (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1989 |  Académico de Viseu FC |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 1989–1994 | Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 118 | 12 |
| 1994–1995 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | F.C. Felgueiras |
Primeira Liga | 32 | 1 |
| 1996–2000 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 108 | 13 |
| 2000–2002 | C.D. Santa Clara |
Primeira Liga | 25 | 1 |
| 2002–2003 | Académico de Viseu FC |
Liga Portugal 2 | 33 | 2 |
| Total | 333 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1992 | Portugal |
Senior | 15 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is José Leal?
José Leal was born on 23 March 1965, which makes him 61 years old.
Where was José Leal born?
José Leal was born in Luanda, Angola.
Which national team does José Leal play for?
José Leal played international football for Portugal. He has 15 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has José Leal played for?
José Leal's recorded clubs are Académico de Viseu FC, Sporting CP, C.F. Os Belenenses, F.C. Felgueiras, C.F. Estrela da Amadora and C.D. Santa Clara.
What position does José Leal play?
José Leal played as a defender.
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