User:Geo Alves/sandbox

Leandro Alves (born 24 August 1995), commonly known as Geo, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a Forward for the New York Cosmos.

Geo Alves joined the Cosmos in July 2020 following a strong career at the University of Vermont, where he registered 10 goals and four assists in his senior season. His college career led the explosive forward to be selected No. 62 overall by D.C. United in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. Alves last featured for Brockton FC United of the UPSL.

Full Name:
Leandro Geovanny Mendes Alves

Date of Birth:
August 24th, 1995

Age:
25

Place of Birth:
Sao Felipe, Fogo Cape Verde

Nationality:
Cape Verdean And US Citizenship

Current team:
New York Cosmos

Number:
8

Playing Position:
Forward

Mother:
Djalice Mendes

Father:
Ildo Alves

Shea High School-
2012/2015

Dean College-
2015/2017

Vermont University-
2017/2018

CAREER HONORS:
Third round selection (62nd overall) by D.C. United in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft United Soccer Coaches All-East First Team                  (College)(2018) America East All-Conference First Team                    (College)(2018) America East Striker of the Year                           (College)(2018) America East All-Conference First Team                    (College)(2017) United Soccer Coaches All-East Second Team                 (College)(2017) America East Academic Honor Roll                          (College)(2017) America East Fans' Choice Player of the Year               (College)(2017) Gatorade- Rhode Island Player of the year                  (College)(2014) All-New England First Team Selection                   (High School)(2014) All-Tournament First Team Selection                    (High School)(2014) All Division First Team Selection                      (High School)(2014) Cape Verde U17 Tournament Player of the year                        (2010) Cape Verde U17 Tournament Top Scorer                                (2010)

All-New England First Team Selection                        (College)(2015) All American First Team NJCAA                               (College)(2015) All American First Team USCAA                               (College)(2015)