Leonardo Mancuso

Leonardo Mancuso is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for club Mantova.

Club career

Early career

Born in Milan, Lombardy, Mancuso was a youth product of AC Milan. He was in the reserve B, or U-18 "Berretti" team, during the 2009–10 season. Mancuso was then promoted to become a member of the reserve "Primavera" during the 2010–11 season; however, he only made a handful of appearances.
In mid-2011, he was transferred to Serie D team Pizzighettone for the 2011–12 season. On 5 July 2012, Lega Pro club Carrarese announced that they had signed Mancuso from Pizzighettone in a permanent deal.
In July 2016, Mancuso sign with newly promoted Serie C club Sambenedettese. After a strong season, scoring 25 goals in 40 matches, he joined [Delfino Delfino Pescara 1936|Pescara 1936|Pescara]. On 31 January 2018, Mancuso joined Juventus, with Cristian Bunino moving in the opposite direction. Mancuso immediately returned to Pescara on an 18-month loan.

Empoli

On 13 July 2019, Mancuso signed for Serie B side Empoli. On 28 October 2020, Mancuso scored a hat-trick in Empoli's upset of Serie A side Benevento in the third round of the Coppa Italia. Less than two months later on 12 December, Mancuso scored four times in a 5–2 away victory over Virtus Entella in league action.

Monza

On 20 January 2022, Monza signed Mancuso on a two-year loan with obligation for purchase. Following Monza's Serie A promotion on 29 May 2022, Mancuso's obligation for purchase clause was triggered.

Loans to Como and Palermo

Mancuso was loaned out to Como for one year. He was sent on a one-year loan to Palermo on 5 July 2023, with an option and obligation for purchase.

Mantova

On 12 July 2024, Mancuso joined Mantova on a permanent deal.

International career

Mancuso was selected by the Serie D representative team for the Torneo di Viareggio in January 2012. He was called up to Italy under-20 C team in February 2013, and made his debut on 7 February, as half-time substitute for Leonardo Gatto.