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Patrick Thomas Leal (born February 21, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie B team Venezia. Earlier, he played for Sporting CP.[1][2]

Patrick Leal

Personal information
Full name	Patrick Thomas Leal
Date of birth	(2003-02-21) February 21, 2003 (age 19)
Place of birth	Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Venezia
Number	28
Youth career
2016−2017	New England Revolution
2017−2018	Belenenses SAD
2018−2021	Sporting CP
2021−2022	Venezia
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022−	Venezia	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

He spent one year with the New England Revolution youth academy. He has secured 7 goals in 25 appearances for the New England Revolution's under-14 team during the 2016-17 season. Leal was with Belenenses SAD for a year before signing with Sporting in October 2018.[3]

In September 2019, Patrick signed a five-year professional contract with Sporting. He trained mainly with Sporting's youth teams. He assisted twice in Sporting under-17's 4-0 victory over Caldas. He holds a European Union passport, making him eligible to play for any European team. He currently plays for Venezia F.C. in Italy. Patrick earned a call-up to the United States under-14 team in 2017.[1]

Personal life

He is originally from Newton, Massachusetts. Patrick resides in Venice, Italy. His twin brother, Matthew Leal is also a soccer player who represents Casa Pia AC.[1][4] He is of Portuguese descent through his father, and holds a Portuguese passport.[5]

References

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