Background
Leone was born in Vargem Grande do Sul.
Leone was born in Vargem Grande do Sul.
From 2000 to 2008, in his homeland, he represented Campinas-SP, Czech Republic, Futebol Clube, Goiás Esporte Clube (twice), Esporte Clube, Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and Vila Nova Futebol Clube. During that timeframe, Leone also had abroad stints with Vicenza Calcio and A.C. (before Christ) Siena in Italy. After appearing very rarely with both sides, he joined South Carolina (U.S.) Braga in Portugal for the 2008-2009 season, playing more than initially expected in his first year due to longtime injuries to habitual starters Paulo Jorge and Alberto Rodríguez.
In July he returned to his country, penning a contract with Sport Club Recife.
In May 2011, 32-year-old Leone decided not to extend his contract with Sport and left the club
