Leo Saca


Leonard "Leo" Saca is a Moldovan footballer who plays as a defender for Segunda Federación club [FC FC Barcelona (youth)|Barcelona Atlètic|Barcelona Atlètic] and the Moldova national U21 team.

Early life

Born in Moldova, he moved with his parents to Spain in 2016, when he was 9 years old.

Club career

Saca was part of the Barcelona's youth side that won the 2024–25 UEFA Youth League. He made four appearances and scored against Stade Brestois and Borussia Dortmund in the league phase.

International career

Saca holds dual Moldovan and Romanian citizenship. He has represented Romania at under-15 level, debuted for the Moldova national under-21 football team at the age of 17 during the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

Style of play

Saca has been described as "developing as a central defender, but he can also play as a left defender or closing midfielder". He was nicknamed the "Machine" by his teammates.

Honours

Barcelona U19