Leonardo Mancuso

Leonardo Mancuso (born 26 May 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for club Mantova.

Early career
Born in Milan, Lombardy, Mancuso was a youth product of AC Milan. He was in the reserve B, or U-18 "Berretti" team, during the 2009–10 season. Mancuso was then promoted to become a member of the reserve "Primavera" during the 2010–11 season; however, he only made a handful of appearances.

In mid-2011, he was transferred to Serie D (fifth division) team Pizzighettone for the 2011–12 season. On 5 July 2012, Lega Pro (third division) club Carrarese announced that they had signed Mancuso from Pizzighettone in a permanent deal.

In July 2016, Mancuso sign with newly promoted Serie C (third division) club Sambenedettese. After a strong season, scoring 25 goals in 40 matches, he joined Pescara. On 31 January 2018, Mancuso joined Juventus, with Cristian Bunino moving in the opposite direction. Mancuso immediately returned to Pescara on an 18-month loan.

Empoli
On 13 July 2019, Mancuso signed for Serie B side Empoli. On 28 October 2020, Mancuso scored a hat-trick in Empoli's upset of Serie A side Benevento in the third round of the Coppa Italia. Less than two months later on 12 December, Mancuso scored four times in a 5–2 away victory over Virtus Entella in league action.

Monza
On 20 January 2022, Monza signed Mancuso on a two-year loan with obligation for purchase. Following Monza's Serie A promotion on 29 May 2022, Mancuso's obligation for purchase clause was triggered.

Loans to Como and Palermo
Mancuso was loaned out to Como for one year. He was sent on a one-year loan to Palermo on 5 July 2023, with an option and obligation for purchase.

Mantova
On 12 July 2024, Mancuso joined Mantova on a permanent deal.

International career
Mancuso was selected by the Serie D representative team for the Torneo di Viareggio in January 2012. He was called up to Italy under-20 C team in February 2013, and made his debut on 7 February, as half-time substitute for Leonardo Gatto.