Leonardo Filipe da Cruz Lelo (born 30 March 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Braga.
Lelo was born in Olhão, Algarve, and finished his development in the academy of S.C. Olhanense. After starting his senior career with the club in the third division, he was loaned to Portimonense S.C. of Primeira Liga for the 2020âÂÂ21 season, but only managed to appear for their under-23 side.
On 16 June 2021, Lelo signed a contract with Casa Pia A.C. of unspecified duration. He made his professional debut on 24 July, scoring in a in a 4âÂÂ1 away win against Académico de Viseu F.C. in the first round of the Taça da Liga. His first appearance in the Liga Portugal 2 took place on 7 August against the same opponents, now in a 2âÂÂ1 loss. He netted five times from 34 games in his debut campaign, helping to a return to the top division for the first time in 83 years; for his displays, he was included in the Team of the Year.
Lelo made his top-flight debut on 7 August 2022, missing a penalty in the tenth minute of a 0âÂÂ0 draw away to C.D. Santa Clara. He scored his first goal also from the 11-meter spot, helping to a 2âÂÂ1 victory at C.S. MarÃÂtimo on 3 October.
On 22 May 2025, Lelo joined S.C. Braga on a four-year deal with a â¬30 million buyout clause.
Lelo represented Portugal at under-20 and under-21 levels. He earned his first cap for the latter on 24 September 2022, being booked as a second-half substitute in a 4âÂÂ1 home friendly win over Georgia in Covilhã.
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