Hugo Leonardo
{{short description|Brazilian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Portuguese name|Nunes|Fernandes Santos}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Hugo Leonardo
| fullname = Hugo Leonardo Nunes Fernandes Santos
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|1|19|df=yes}}
| birth_place = São Paulo, Brazil
| height = 1.75 m
| currentclub = São Paulo
| clubnumber = 46
| position = Midfielder
| youthyears1 = 2016–2021 | youthclubs1 = Santos
| youthyears2 = 2022–2024 | youthclubs2 = Ska Brasil
| youthyears3 = 2024 | youthclubs3 = → São Paulo (loan)
| youthyears4 = 2025 | youthclubs4 = São Paulo
| years1 = 2024 | clubs1 = Ska Brasil | caps1 = 5 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2025– | clubs2 = São Paulo | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0
| pcupdate = 20 January 2025
}}
Hugo Leonardo Nunes Fernandes Santos (born 19 January 2004), better known as Hugo or Hugo Leonardo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for São Paulo.
Youth career
Having started his career in the youth sector at Santos FC, Hugo gained prominence when playing for Ska Brasil in 2022 in the under-17 category. In May 2024 he was signed on loan by São Paulo FC, being part of the victorious campaign of the 2024 Copa do Brasil U20.{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/gazeta-esportiva/2024/12/02/ferreira-celebra-titulo-do-sao-paulo-na-copa-do-brasil-sub-20-e-destaca-apoio-da-torcida-para-virada.htm |title=Ferreira celebra título do São Paulo na Copa do Brasil sub-20 e destaca apoio da torcida para virada |website=UOL Esporte |date=2 December 2024 |language=pt |access-date=3 December 2024}} In his last eligible tournament for the youth sectors, Hugo became champion of the 2025 Copa São Paulo.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/copa-sp-de-futebol-junior/jogo/25-01-2025/sao-paulo-corinthians.ghtml |title=São Paulo vira sobre o Corinthians e é pentacampeão da Copinha |website=GloboEsporte |date=25 January 2025 |language=pt}}
Professional career
His first professional experience was with Ska Brasil in the Campeonato Paulista Série A4. After the performance in the under-20 category for São Paulo, Hugo caught the attention of coach Luis Zubeldía, who asked for his permanent signing. On 10 December 2024, São Paulo acquired his federative rights from Ska Brasil for R$ 400,000.{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2024/12/10/sao-paulo-compra-volante-titular-no-titulo-da-copa-do-brasil-sub-20.htm |title=São Paulo compra volante titular no título da Copa do Brasil sub-20 |website=UOL Esporte |date=10 December 2024 |language=pt}}{{cite web|url=https://www.arqtricolor.com/ultimas/sao-paulo-contrata-hugo-leonardo-base-tricolor/|title=São Paulo contrata volante da base elogiado por Belmonte |website=Arquibancada Tricolor |author=Mário Pravato Júnior |date=10 December 2024 |language=pt}} On 14 January 2025, the athlete was registered on São Paulo FC's A list to compete in the 2025 Campeonato Paulista.{{cite web|url=https://www.arqtricolor.com/ultimas/lista-dos-jogadores-do-sao-paulo-inscritos-para-o-paulistao-2025/ |title=Lista dos jogadores do São Paulo inscritos para o Paulistão 2025 |website=Arquibancada Tricolor |date=14 January 2025 |language=pt}}
Hugo made his professional debut for São Paulo FC against Botafogo-SP, on 20 January 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2025/01/19/sao-paulo-prototipo-de-luiz-gustavo-da-base-deve-ganhar-chance-com-lesao.htm |title=São Paulo: 'Protótipo' de Luiz Gustavo da base deve ganhar chance com lesão |website=UOL Esporte |date=19 January 2025 |language=pt}}{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/sp/ribeirao-preto-e-regiao/futebol/campeonato-paulista/jogo/20-01-2025/botafogo-sp-sao-paulo.ghtml |title=São Paulo usa reservas e empata com o Botafogo-SP em Ribeirão Preto |website=GloboEsporte |date=20 January 2025 |language=pt}} During the final match of the Copa SP against Corinthians, Hugo Leonardo suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee, with recovery scheduled for a period of eight months.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/sao-paulo/noticia/2025/01/28/destaque-do-sao-paulo-na-copinha-hugo-tem-lesao-no-joelho-e-fara-cirurgia.ghtml |title=Destaque do São Paulo na Copinha, Hugo tem lesão no joelho e fará cirurgia |website=GloboEsporte |date=28 January 2025 |access-date=13 February 2025 |language=pt}}
Style of play
Initially a central midfielder, Hugo changed his position upon arriving at São Paulo FC, playing in more defensive roles.
Honours
;São Paulo U20
References
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External links
- [https://www.ogol.com.br/jogador/hugo-leonardo/870035 Hugo Leonardo] at ogol.com.br {{inlang|pt-br}}
- {{soccerway|1019455}}
- {{instagram|hugofernandes_oficial}}
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Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:Brazilian men's footballers
Category:Futebol Clube SKA Brasil players