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]
Personal information | |||
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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 |
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]
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]
Venezia F.C. – current squad | |
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