Career
Football Club Köln as a midfielder. Born in Leipzig, Bittencourt began his career with Energie Cottbus. On 1 December 2011, it was announced that Bittencourt had signed a four-year contract with Borussia Dortmund, effective from 1 July 2012.
He moved to Hannover 96 at the end of the 2012-2013 season.
On 13 July 2015, Bittencourt joined 1. Football Club Köln on a four-year deal keeping him at the club until 2019.
Leonardo is the son of Franklin Bittencourt, a Brazilian former professional player who played in Germany, and is now active as a coach.