Leonardo Barroso


Leonardo José Caetano Barroso is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.

Club career

A full-back, he is a product of the Sporting CP academy having joined Sporting in 2018, from the SL Benfica Academy at the U-15 age level. He featured for the club's first team in pre-season matches prior to the 2023–2024 season. He played for Sporting [CP B] in Portugal's Liga 3, making 27 appearances.
In January 2025, he signed a four-year contract with the option of an extra year, with Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire.

International career

Born in Portugal, Barroso is of Angolan descent and holds dual Portuguese-Angolan citizenship. He is a Portugal youth international. He was a starting member of the Portugal national under-17 [football team|Portugal U17] side which reached the semi-final of the 2022 UEFA [European Under-17 Championship], losing on penalties to France U17.