Luís Leal
São Tomé and Príncipe association football player
Luís Leal: profile
Luís Leal (born 29 May 1987 in Freguesia de Arrentela, Portugal) is a former São Toméan footballer who played as a forward.
Leal's senior club career began in 2008 at Atlético Clube de Portugal. He played for 11 clubs in 7 countries since 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at G.D. Estoril Praia (2012–2013): 41 appearances and 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 184 appearances and 66 goals.
At international level, Leal represented São Tomé and Príncipe (2012–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 8 October 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Eligibility explained: Why does Luís Leal play for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 28 (match)
- Countries played in
- 7: Portugal, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Cyprus, Paraguay and Bolivia
- Club goals per game
- 0.36 (66 in 184)
- Latest move
- Cerro Porteño (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jean Makoun, Oussama El Azzouzi and António Lebo Lebo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 |  Atlético Clube de Portugal |
Liga Portugal 2 | 29 | 12 |
| 2009–2010 | Moreirense F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 32 | 13 |
| 2010–2011 | G.D. Estoril Praia |
Primeira Liga | 23 | 8 |
| 2011–2012 | U.D. Leiria |
Liga Portugal 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 2012–2013 | G.D. Estoril Praia |
Primeira Liga | 41 | 15 |
| 2013–2014 |  Al Ahli FC |
Saudi Pro League | 9 | 7 |
| 2014–2015 |  Kalba FC |
UAE Pro League | 12 | 5 |
| 2015 |  Gaziantepspor |
dissolution | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015–2016 |  APOEL F.C. |
Cypriot First Division | 1 | 2 |
| 2016– |  Cerro Porteño |
Paraguayan Primera División | – | – |
| — |  Guabirá |
Primera División de Bolivia | – | – |
| Total | 184 | 66 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– |  São Tomé and Príncipe |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Oct 2015 | São Tomé and Príncipe 1–0 Ethiopia | 86 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Luís Leal?
Luís Leal was born on 29 May 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Luís Leal born?
Luís Leal was born in Freguesia de Arrentela, Portugal.
Which national team does Luís Leal play for?
Luís Leal played international football for São Tomé and Príncipe.
Which clubs has Luís Leal played for?
Luís Leal's recorded clubs are Atlético Clube de Portugal, Moreirense F.C., G.D. Estoril Praia, U.D. Leiria, Al Ahli FC, Kalba FC, Gaziantepspor, C.F. Os Belenenses, APOEL F.C., Cerro Porteño and Guabirá.
How tall is Luís Leal?
Luís Leal is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Luís Leal play?
Luís Leal played as a forward.