Leonardo Buta

Leonardo Daniel Ulineia Buta (born 5 June 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back or winger for Italian side Udinese.

Club career
Having grown through the youth ranks and reserve team of SC Braga, Leonardo Buta made his professional debut for the club on the 12 February 2022, replacing Bruno Rodrigues at the 56th minute of a 2–1 home Primeira Liga win against Paços de Ferreira.

On 5 June 2022, Buta signed a five-year contract with Udinese in Italy.

On 18 July, Udinese sent Buta on a season-long loan to Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente.

International career
Buta is a youth international for Portugal, playing with the under-17 during the 2018–19 season.

Personal life
Born in a family of Angolan descent, Leonardo is the younger brother of professional footballer Aurélio Buta.