Leopoldo Roberto Markovsky
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Leopoldo Roberto Markovsky - Léo (born 29 August 1983 in São Paulo
) is a Brazil
ian football striker, currently playing for Volta Redonda Futebol Clube
.
ese club Yokohama F. Marinos
. In 2004, he transferred to Londrina EC
on loan for two seasons. Returning to SE Palmeiras, he played out the 2006 season. In the spring of 2007, he transferred to the São Paulo club CA Juventus, but within six months moved to CRB
. In 2008, a further shift was made to another São Paulo club, Bragantino
. In June 2008, Leo trialled for second tier Polish club Górnik Zabrze
. On 3 July 2008, he signed a two-year contract with the club.
However, his move to Poland was not successful, and after only 8 league games, Leo returned to East Asia. In July 2009, he signed with Korean K-League club Daegu FC, joining them for the second half of the 2009 K-League season. Leo played an important part in improving the winning record of Daegu FC, the club having only won a single league game by the time Leo joined the team. Leo would score 4 goals in 14 appearances in the 2009 K-League
, and helped put together a four game winning streak, which although not improving their final league position, at least ensured the team finished the season more positively than it seemed mid-season.
Leo, who was unattached after end of the contract with Daegu FC
, moved to Volta Redonda
in February 2011.
São Paulo
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) is a Brazil
Brazil
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ian football striker, currently playing for Volta Redonda Futebol Clube
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube, Volta Redonda or simply by its nickname Voltaço, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Volta Redonda in Rio de Janeiro, founded on February 9, 1976....
.
Club career
Leo's career began with SE Palmeiras - his hometown team. In 2002, he was loaned to JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese club Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
is a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
. In 2004, he transferred to Londrina EC
Londrina Esporte Clube
Londrina Esporte Clube, or Londrina as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Londrina in Paraná, founded on April 5, 1956. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 1980, won the state championship three times, and competed several times in the Campeonato Brasileiro...
on loan for two seasons. Returning to SE Palmeiras, he played out the 2006 season. In the spring of 2007, he transferred to the São Paulo club CA Juventus, but within six months moved to CRB
Clube de Regatas Brasil
Clube de Regatas Brasil, or CRB as it is usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Maceió in Alagoas.Founded on September 20, 1912, its greatest rival is Centro Sportivo Alagoano, and it plays in white and red shirts, shorts and socks....
. In 2008, a further shift was made to another São Paulo club, Bragantino
Clube Atlético Bragantino
Clube Atlético Bragantino, or Bragantino as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Bragança Paulista in São Paulo that was founded on January 8, 1928....
. In June 2008, Leo trialled for second tier Polish club Górnik Zabrze
Górnik Zabrze
Górnik Zabrze is a Polish football club from Zabrze. The club has won numerous championships, and was a dominant force in the 1960s and 1980s. For now Górnik has the most titles in Poland. The club plays in white or dark blue - red kit, and is based at the Ernest Pohl Stadium...
. On 3 July 2008, he signed a two-year contract with the club.
However, his move to Poland was not successful, and after only 8 league games, Leo returned to East Asia. In July 2009, he signed with Korean K-League club Daegu FC, joining them for the second half of the 2009 K-League season. Leo played an important part in improving the winning record of Daegu FC, the club having only won a single league game by the time Leo joined the team. Leo would score 4 goals in 14 appearances in the 2009 K-League
K-League 2009
The 2009 edition of the K-League is the twenty-seventh since its establishment in 1983. Suwon Samsung Bluewings are the defending champions, having won their fourth title. The season began on March 7, 2009...
, and helped put together a four game winning streak, which although not improving their final league position, at least ensured the team finished the season more positively than it seemed mid-season.
Leo, who was unattached after end of the contract with Daegu FC
Daegu FC
Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the...
, moved to Volta Redonda
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube, Volta Redonda or simply by its nickname Voltaço, as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Volta Redonda in Rio de Janeiro, founded on February 9, 1976....
in February 2011.