Education
Born in São Paulo José dos Campos, São Paulo, Léo Costa graduated with Santo André, being promoted to the main squad in 2007.
Born in São Paulo José dos Campos, São Paulo, Léo Costa graduated with Santo André, being promoted to the main squad in 2007.
In July 2009, after a short stint at Paulista, Léo Costa moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Czechoslovakian side Brno. He returned to his homeland in the following year, signing for União São João. In August 2010 Léo Costa moved to Linense, appearing with the club in Copa Paulista and Campeonato Paulista.
He later played for clubs mainly in his native state, representing Itumbiara, São Bernardo, Vila Nova, Rio Branco, Guarani and Rio Claro.
With the latter he was the top scorer of 2014 Campeonato Paulista, scoring nine goals. On 28 April 2014 Léo Costa signed for Série A"s Vitória.
He made his debut in the competition on 11 May, coming on as a second half substitute in a 1–1 away draw against fierce rivals Bahia. On 16 September, after appearing in only five matches, Léo Costa rescinded his link with Leão, and joined Portuguesa three days later.