Leandro Pereira

Leandro Marcos Peruchena Pereira (born 13 July 1991), known as Leandro Pereira or sometimes as just Leandro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo-SP.

Early years
Born in Araçatuba, State of São Paulo, Leandro began his career on Ferroviária, making his senior debuts in 2011. In the following year he signed with Mogi Mirim, where he earned the nickname of Leandro Banana and went on to appear twice in that year's Campeonato Paulista. In December 2012 he signed with Capivariano, but left the club in May of the following year, joining Icasa.

In January 2014 Leandro signed a short-term contract with Portuguesa.

Chapecoense
On 1 April, after appearing regularly with Lusa, Leandro moved to Chapecoense, freshly promoted to the Série A. He made his top level debut on 27 April 2014, starting in a 1–2 away loss against Sport Recife.

Leandro scored his first league goal on 25 September 2014, netting the last of a 3–0 home win against Atlético Paranaense. He finished the campaign with 10 goals, scoring all of them in the last four months of the League.

Palmeiras
On 19 December 2014, after being linked with a move to Corinthians, Leandro signed a five-year deal with their fierce rivals Palmeiras. He started the 2015 season with Palmeiras playing regularly in the attack, he scored in his first match for the club in a friendly against Shandong Luneng. Leandro scored only 3 goals in 14 appearances in the Campeonato Paulista, but nonetheless helped the team reach the finals where Palmeiras lost to rivals Santos on penalties.

In the beginning of the Série A, Leandro started most of the matches and had great appearances for the team, playing 11 matches and scoring 6 goals. On July, he called the attention of Belgian side Club Brugge, after only 7 months with Palmeiras.

Brugge
In August 2015, Leandro Pereira signed with Club Brugge on a three-year deal for R$14.2 million, with an option to extend a year. Together with the team, he won the 2015–16 Belgian Pro League, playing 12 matches mainly as a substitute and without scoring a goal.

Return to Palmeiras (loan)
On 29 June 2016, Leandro returned to Palmeiras after manifestation of manager Cuca to count on another forward in the squad. Leandro signed a loan deal from Club Brugge until 30 June 2017.

Persepolis
In 24 January 2023, Leandro linked with Persian Gulf Pro League side Persepolis. On 4 February 2023, Leandro joined the team on a one-and-a-half-year deal.

Style of play and reception
He is a forward, but he has the ability to play as a left or right winger too. Accurate shots in difficult situations towards the goal have been known as one of his abilities.

Honours
Mogi Mirim
 * Campeonato Paulista do Interior: 2012

Palmeiras
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016
 * Copa do Brasil: 2015

Club Brugge
 * Belgian Pro League: 2015–16

Persepolis
 * Persian Gulf Pro League: 2022–23
 * Hazfi Cup: 2022–23
 * Iranian Super Cup: 2023