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Leonardo Gil

{{short description|Argentine-Chilean footballer (born 1991)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}

{{family name hatnote|Albano|Gil|lang=Spanish}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Leonardo Gil

| image = Leonardo Gil Everton v Colo-Colo 20230806 02.jpg

| caption = Gil with Colo-Colo in 2023

| fullname = Leonardo Roque Albano Gil Chiguay

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|5|31|df=y}}

| birth_place = Río Gallegos, Argentina

| height = 1.76 m

| position = Midfielder

| currentclub = Huracán

| clubnumber = 8

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Ferrocarril YCF

| youthyears2 =

| youthclubs2 = Boxing

| youthyears3 = 2004–2009

| youthclubs3 = C.A.I.

| years1 = 2009–2013 | clubs1 = C.A.I. | caps1 = 60 | goals1 = 1

| years2 = 2012–2013 | clubs2 = → Olimpo (loan) | caps2 = 35 | goals2 = 5

| years3 = 2013–2015 | clubs3 = Olimpo | caps3 = 56 | goals3 = 1

| years4 = 2015–2017 | clubs4 = Estudiantes | caps4 = 30 | goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2016–2017 | clubs5 = → Talleres (loan) | caps5 = 29 | goals5 = 2

| years6 = 2017–2020 | clubs6 = Rosario Central | caps6 = 57 | goals6 = 3

| years7 = 2020–2021 | clubs7 = Al-Ittihad | caps7 = 13 | goals7 = 1

| years8 = 2020–2021 | clubs8 = → Vasco da Gama (loan) | caps8 = 19 | goals8 = 0

| years9 = 2021 | clubs9 = → Colo-Colo (loan) | caps9 = 29 | goals9 = 8

| years10 = 2022–2024 | clubs10= Colo-Colo | caps10= 72 | goals10= 6

| years11 = 2025– | clubs11= Huracán | caps11= 2 | goals11= 0

| nationalyears1 =

| nationalteam1 =

| nationalcaps1 =

| nationalgoals1 =

| club-update = 19:00, 31 January 2025 (UTC)

| ntupdate =

}}

Leonardo Roque Albano Gil Chiguay (born 31 May 1991) is an Argentine-Chilean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Huracán.{{cite news|title=Leonardo Gil profile|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/leonardo-roque-gil/150612/|access-date=19 December 2020|work=Soccerway}}

Club career

=CAI=

Born in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Gil finished his formation with CAI, after representing Atlético Boxing Club and CSyD Ferrocarril YCF.{{cite web|url=https://www.tiemposur.com.ar/nota/55209-el-colo-gil-es-de-primera|title=El "Colo" Gil es de Primera|trans-title="Colo" Gil is from Primera|publisher=Tiempo Sur|language=es|date=3 June 2013|accessdate=14 January 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.taringa.net/+olimpo/el-colo-gil-recibido-como-un-campeon-en-santa-cruz_13y8sk|title=El "Colo" Gil, recibido como un campeón en Santa Cruz|trans-title="Colo" Gil, received as a champion in Santa Cruz|publisher=Taringa!|language=es|date=21 June 2013|accessdate=14 January 2019|archive-date=14 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214140722/https://www.taringa.net/+olimpo/el-colo-gil-recibido-como-un-campeon-en-santa-cruz_13y8sk|url-status=dead}} He made his first team debut on 3 October 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 Primera B Nacional home loss against Independiente Rivadavia.

Gil became a regular starter from the 2010–11 campaign onwards, as his side suffered two consecutive relegations.

=Olimpo=

In July 2012, Gil moved to Olimpo in the second division,{{cite web|url=https://www.elpatagonico.com/leonardo-gil-esta-un-paso-irse-olimpo-n657655|title=Leonardo Gil está a un paso de irse a Olimpo|trans-title=Leonardo Gil is close to moving to Olimpo|publisher=El Patagónico|language=es|date=4 July 2012|accessdate=14 January 2019}} initially on a one-year loan deal. He scored his first professional goal on 7 October, netting the only goal of the match in an away defeat of Boca Unidos.{{cite web|url=https://www.lanueva.com/nota/2012-10-7-18-50-0-olimpo-le-gano-1-0-a-boca-unidos-de-corrientes|title=Olimpo le ganó 1–0 a Boca Unidos de Corrientes|trans-title=Olimpo defeated Boca Unidos de Corrientes by 1–0|publisher=La Nueva Provincia|language=es|date=7 October 2012|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

An undisputed starter, he contributed with five goals in 35 matches as his side achieved promotion to Primera División. Bought outright during the pre-season, he made his top tier debut on 4 August 2013, starting in a 2–1 loss at San Lorenzo.{{cite web|url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/cronica/_/id/373223|title=San Lorenzo derrotó a Olimpo gracias a Cauteruccio|trans-title=San Lorenzo defeated Olimpo thanks to Cauteruccio|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=4 August 2013|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

Gil scored his first goal in the main category of Argentine football on 9 May 2014, netting the opener in a 3–1 home win against Godoy Cruz.{{cite web|url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/reporte?leagueCup=ARG.1&id=386372|title=Olimpo venció a Godoy Cruz y se garantizó su estadía en 1º división|trans-title=Olimpo defeated Godoy Cruz and assured their stay in the 1st division|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=9 May 2014|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

=Estudiantes and loan to Talleres=

On 8 January 2015, Gil agreed to a three-year contract with fellow first division side Estudiantes, for a US$ 1 million fee for 50% of his federative rights.{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/estudiantes/pincha-colorado_0_HyWbhf9C92g.html|title=Pincha Colorado|publisher=Olé|language=es|date=8 January 2015|accessdate=14 January 2019}} He made his debut for the club on 5 February, starting in a 1–0 Copa Libertadores away loss against Independiente del Valle.{{cite web|url=https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/2015/02/05/nota/4524621/independiente-valle-estudiantes-plata-copa-libertadores|title=Independiente del Valle derrotó 1–0 a Estudiantes de La Plata en la Copa Libertadores|trans-title=Independiente del Valle defeated Estudiantes by 1–0 in the Copa Libertadores|publisher=El Universo|language=es|date=5 February 2015|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

Gil never established himself as a regular starter, and was loaned to fellow league team Talleres on 19 July 2016, for one year,{{cite web|url=https://www.clubtalleres.com.ar/leonardo-gil-nuevo-refuerzo-de-talleres/|title=Leonardo Gil, nuevo refuerzo de Talleres|trans-title=Leonardo Gil, new addition of Talleres|publisher=CA Talleres|language=es|date=19 July 2016|accessdate=14 January 2019|archive-date=15 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115132526/https://www.clubtalleres.com.ar/leonardo-gil-nuevo-refuerzo-de-talleres/|url-status=dead}}

=Rosario Central=

On 29 July 2017, Gil agreed to a permanent four-year contract with Rosario Central.{{cite web|url=http://www.rosariocentral.com/nota/28009-leonardo-gil-ya-es-nuevo-jugador-canalla/|title=Leonardo Gil ya es nuevo jugador Canalla|trans-title=Leonardo Gil already is the new player Canalla|publisher=Rosario Central|language=es|date=29 July 2017|accessdate=14 January 2019}} He made his debut for the club on 26 August by starting in a 1–1 away draw against Colón,{{cite web|url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/reporte?juegoId=493493|title=Colón y Rosario Central igualaron en Santa Fe|trans-title=Colón and Rosario Central draw in Santa Fe|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=26 August 2017|accessdate=14 January 2019}} and scored his first goal on 23 September by netting the opener in a 1–1 draw at Gimnasia La Plata.{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/deportes-2/2018/09/23/gimnasia-de-la-plata-vs-rosario-central-superliga-argentina-fecha-6-hora-tv-y-formaciones/|title=Rosario Central empató con Gimnasia en la Plata y ya suma tres fechas sin ganar|trans-title=Rosario Central draw with Gimnasia in La Plata and already reach three winless fixtures|publisher=Infobae|language=es|date=23 September 2018|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

=Al-Ittihad=

In January 2020, Gil completed a transfer to Saudi Arabia with Professional League side Al-Ittihad. He made his debut on 10 January during a 1–1 draw away to Al-Nassr, which preceded his first goal arriving on 31 January in a score draw away to Al-Raed. In ten months with the club, either side of the COVID-enforced break, Gil made fifteen appearances for Al-Ittihad; including two matches in the Arab Club Champions Cup.

==Vasco da Gama loan==

On 15 October 2020, Gil headed to Brazilian football after penning loan terms with Vasco da Gama of Série A; until June 2021.{{cite news|title=Vasco acerta a contratação do meio-campista Leonardo Gil|url=https://vasco.com.br/vasco-acerta-a-contratacao-do-meio-campista-leonardo-gil/|accessdate=19 December 2020|work=Vasco da Gama|date=15 October 2020}} He was given his first appearance by manager Ricardo Sá Pinto on 21 October as Vasco lost at home to Corinthians, after he was substituted on in place of Andrey after fifty-three minutes.

==Colo-Colo loan==

On March 19, 2021, Gil was announced as a new player for the Chilean club Colo-Colo,{{Cite tweet |user=ColoColo |number=1372964115052961796 |title=𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 | En breves minutos será presentado Leonardo Gil como nuevo refuerzo de Colo-Colo. |language=es |date=19 March 2021 |access-date=19 March 2021}} not taking a foreigner's place up in the Chilean football as he was listed as a Chilean national.{{cite web |title=Leonardo Gil toma un dorsal emblemático de la 30 en Colo Colo: se queda con la 5 de Julio Barroso |url=https://redgol.cl/colocolo/Colo-Colo-Leonardo-Gil-toma-emblematica-camiseta-de-la-epoca-de-la-30--Dorsales--Numeros-20210319-0054.html |publisher=RedGol |access-date=20 March 2021 |language=es |date=19 March 2021}}

=Colo-Colo=

For the 2022 season, Gil signed the definitive transfer to Colo-Colo and left Al-Ittihad.{{cite web |last1=Escobillana |first1=Felipe |title=Colo Colo se sacó los cocodrilos del bolsillo: revelan el millonario monto que los albos pagaron por Leonardo Gil |url=https://redgol.cl/colocolo/Revelan-el-monto-que-Colo-Colo-pago-por-Leonardo-Gil-20211226-0087.html |website=RedGol |access-date=16 May 2022 |language=es |date=26 December 2021}}

=Huracán=

In 2025, Gil returned to his country of birth and signed with Huracán on a two-year deal.{{cite news |title=Huracán oficializó al reemplazante de Williams Alarcón |url=https://www.elgrafico.com.ar/articulo/mercado-de-pases/85129/huracan-oficializo-al-reemplazante-de-williams-alarcon |access-date=12 January 2025 |work=El Gráfico |date=11 January 2025 |language=es}}

International career

Due to having a Chilean grandmother,{{cite web|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/leonardo-gil-siento-un-compromiso-por-chile/|title=Leonardo Gil: "Siento un compromiso por Chile"|trans-title=Leonardo Gil: "I feel a commitment with Chile"|publisher=La Tercera|language=es|date=20 October 2016|accessdate=14 January 2019}} Gil is eligible to represent Chile as well as Argentina.{{cite web|url=http://www2.latercera.com/noticia/volante-argentino-seria-la-nueva-obsesion-de-sampaoli-para-la-roja/|title=Volante argentino sería la nueva obsesión de Sampaoli para la Roja|trans-title=Argentine midfielder would be Sampaoli's new obsession for la Roja|publisher=La Tercera|language=es|date=22 August 2015|accessdate=18 February 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/futbol/el-colo-gil-de-talleres-uno-siempre-se-ilusiona-con-ir-la-seleccion|title=El Colo Gil, de Talleres: Uno siempre se ilusiona con ir a la selección|trans-title=Colo Gil, from Talleres: One always dreams of going to the national team|publisher=Mundo D|language=es|date=30 May 2017|accessdate=18 February 2018}} In 2015, Jorge Sampaoli wanted to nationalise Gil for Chile but he rejected in favour of pursuing chances with Argentina.

Gil was called up by Argentina's under-20s in May 2011, but never represented the side.{{cite web|url=https://www.elpatagonico.com/leonardo-gil-fue-convocado-la-preseleccion-argentina-sub-20-n1397434|title=Leonardo Gil fue convocado a la preselección argentina Sub 20|trans-title=Leonardo Gil was called up for the Argentine under-20 pre-squad|publisher=El Patagónico|language=es|date=29 May 2011|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

Personal life

Due to his grandmother being Chilean, Gil is Chilean by descent, getting his official documentation on 24 April 2019.{{cite web |title=Leonardo Colo Gil se nacionalizó chileno |url=https://www.espn.cl/futbol/argentina/nota/_/id/5545137/leonardo-colo-gil-se-nacionalizó-chileno |website=ESPN.cl |publisher=ESPN |access-date=7 October 2022 |language=es |date=25 April 2019}}

Career statistics

{{updated|22 March 2021}}.{{cite web|url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/jugador/_/id/139679/leonardo-roque-gil|title=Leonardo Gil|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|access-date=19 March 2021}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|Cup

!colspan="2"|League Cup

!colspan="2"|Continental

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="4" valign="center"|CAI

|2009–10

|rowspan="2"|Primera B Nacional

|1

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—10
2010–11

|33

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—330
2011–12{{BDFA|id=70361|accessdate=14 January 2019}}

|Torneo Argentino A

|26

100colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—261
colspan="2"|Total

!60

100colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—601
rowspan="4" valign="center"|Olimpo

|2012–13

|Primera B Nacional

|35

541colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—396
2013–14

|rowspan="2"|Primera División

|38

100colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—381
2014–15

|18

010colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—190
colspan="2"|Total

!91

651colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—967
rowspan="3" valign="center"|Estudiantes

|2015

|rowspan="2"|Primera División

|21

020colspan="2"|—9Appearance(s) in the Copa Libertadores02Appearance(s) in Liguilla Pre Libertadores0340
2016

|9

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—30120
colspan="2"|Total

!30

020colspan="2"|—9050460
valign="center"|Talleres (loan)

|2016–17

|Primera División

|29

210colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—302
rowspan="4" valign="center"|Rosario Central

|2017–18

|rowspan="3"|Primera División

|22

020colspan="2"|—1Appearance(s) in the Copa Sudamericana0colspan="2"|—250
2018–19

|19

25010401Appearance(s) in the Supercopa Argentina0303
2019–20

|16

10000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—161
colspan="2"|Total

!57

370105010713
rowspan="3" valign="center"|Al-Ittihad

|2019–20

|rowspan="2"|Professional League

|13

100colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—2Appearance(s) in the Arab Club Champions Cup0151
2020–21

|0

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—0000
colspan="2"|Total

!13

100000020151
valign="center"|Vasco da Gama (loan)

|2020

|Série A

|19

000colspan="2"|—4000230
valign="center"|Colo-Colo (loan)

|2021

|Primera División

|0

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—1Appearance(s) in the Supercopa de Chile111
colspan="3"|Total

!299

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Honours

Rosario Central

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • {{Soccerway|leonardo-roque-gil/150612}}
  • {{ESPN FC|139679}}
  • {{BDFA|id=70361}}

{{Club Atlético Huracán squad}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gil, Leonardo}}

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