Leandro Farias: profile
Leandro Farias (born 18 October 1983 in Porto Alegre, Brazil) is a retired Togolese footballer who played as a forward.
Farias made the step into senior football with Avaí Futebol Clube in 2003. He played for 9 clubs in 2 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Sheriff Tiraspol (2003–2006): 34 appearances and 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 85 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Farias represented Togo (2005), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does Leandro Farias play for Togo?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 2: Brazil and Moldova
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (29 in 85)
- Latest move
- Esporte Clube Pelotas (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Efe Ambrose, Christian Bassogog and Daniel Opare (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |  Avaí Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 5 | 0 |
| 2003–2006 |  FC Sheriff Tiraspol |
Moldovan National Division | 34 | 13 |
| 2007 | Avaí Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 30 | 15 |
| 2007–2010 | Clube Atlético Metropolitano |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | Associação Chapecoense de Futebol |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | – | – |
| 2009 | Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | Criciúma Esporte Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | – | – |
| 2011 | América Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | Brusque Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D | 8 | 1 |
| 2012– | Esporte Clube Pelotas |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D | – | – |
| Total | 85 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |  Togo |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Leandro Farias?
Leandro Farias was born on 18 October 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Leandro Farias born?
Leandro Farias was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Which national team does Leandro Farias play for?
Leandro Farias played international football for Togo. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Leandro Farias played for?
Leandro Farias's recorded clubs are Avaí Futebol Clube, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, Clube Atlético Metropolitano, Associação Chapecoense de Futebol, Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube, Criciúma Esporte Clube, América Futebol Clube, Brusque Futebol Clube and Esporte Clube Pelotas.
What position does Leandro Farias play?
Leandro Farias played as a forward.
Togolese players of the same generation
Emmanuel AdebayorTogo · b. 1984
Moustapha SalifouTogo · b. 1983
Alaixys RomaoTogo · b. 1984
Adekanmi OlufadéTogo · b. 1980
Daré NibombéTogo · b. 1980
Eric AkotoTogo · b. 1980
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Ludovic AssemoassaTogo · b. 1980
Jonathan AyitéTogo · b. 1985
K
Kodjovi ObilaléTogo · b. 1984
Affo ÉrassaTogo · b. 1983
Y
Yao Junior SènayaTogo · b. 1984
Abdoul-Gafar MamahTogo · FK Ventspils