Patrick Leal

Patrick Thomas Leal (born February 21, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for New England Revolution II in MLS Next Pro.[1]

Patrick Leal
Personal information
Full name Patrick Thomas Leal
Date of birth (2003-02-21) February 21, 2003
Place of birth Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 New England Revolution II
Number 38
Youth career
2016−2017 New England Revolution
2017−2018 Belenenses SAD
2018−2021 Sporting CP
2021−2023 Venezia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022−2023 Venezia 1 (0)
2023– New England Revolution II 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 4, 2023

Club career

He spent one year with the New England Revolution youth academy. He has secured 7 goals in 25 appearances for the New England Revolution's under-14 team during the 2016-17 season. Leal was with Belenenses SAD for a year before signing with Sporting in October 2018.[2]

In September 2019, Patrick signed a five-year professional contract with Sporting. He trained mainly with Sporting's youth teams.[3] He assisted twice in Sporting under-17's 4-0 victory over Caldas. He holds a European Union passport, making him eligible to play for any European team. He currently plays for Venezia F.C. in Italy. Patrick earned a call-up to the United States under-14 team in 2017.[4]

With Venezia's academy club, Leal scored 4 goals and six assists in 27 appearances. He would make his first team debut with Venezia in Serie A on May 22, 2022, coming on as a 25th minute substitute for Dor Peretz in a 0-0 draw with Cagliari Calcio.[5]

Leal signed for New England Revolution II on August 4, 2023.[6]

International career

Leal has represented the United States at the U14 level.[7]

Personal life

He is originally from Newton, Massachusetts. Patrick resides in Venice, Italy. His twin brother, Matthew Leal, is also a soccer player who plays for Athlone Town in Ireland.[4][8] He is of Portuguese descent through his father, and holds a Portuguese passport.[9]

References
  1. "Revolution II Sign Midfielder Patrick Leal". www.revolutionsoccer.net. August 4, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  2. Cardillo, Julian (October 4, 2018). "Boston's Patrick Leal, 15, signs youth contract with Sporting CP". ProSoccerUSA. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019.
  3. Sigal, Jonathan (January 2, 2020). "Patrick Leal on Sporting CP journey: "You can never feel satisfied"". www.nesoccerjournal.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  4. Cardillo, Julian (September 2, 2019). "American midfielder Patrick Leal, 16, signs five-year deal with Sporting CP". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  5. "Venezia 0-0 Cagliari". www.espn.com. May 22, 2022. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  6. "Revolution II Sign Midfielder Patrick Leal". www.revolutionsoccer.net. August 4, 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  7. "Four Academy Players Called in to U.S. Under-14 National Team". www.revolutionsoccer.net. Feb 21, 2017. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  8. "Patrick Leal's Career Summary". Revolutionsoccer.net. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  9. "Patrick Leal on Sporting CP journey: "You can never feel satisfied"". New England Soccer Journal. January 2, 2020. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
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