Active in Major League Soccer
Leonardo Barroso
Defender #2
Age 20 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Leonardo José Caetano Barroso is a notable GHOST for Chicago Fire. Evidence: 40 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Young Talent.
Leonardo José Caetano Barroso Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 0%
Weight 24%
Experience 5%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 2%
Weight 32%
Experience 8%
Traits
POCKET ROCKET
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 71
Shooting 27
Defense 16
Workrate 33
Passing 33
Key Strength 71 Dribbling
Area to Watch 16 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Leonardo José Caetano Barroso this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC | 68' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC | 97' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United | 89' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire | 28' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls | 72 |
| May 13, 2026 | DC United vs Chicago Fire | 33 |
| May 16, 2026 | CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire | 30 |
| May 24, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC | 41 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 41 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire | 34 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New York City FC vs Chicago Fire | 45 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Charlotte | 38 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers | 39 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire | 35 |
Player Market Value
Track Leonardo José Caetano Barroso's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €1.0M (Q2'25)
€1.0M €500K €0
Q2'25 Q2'25 Q4'25
Leonardo Barroso is Chicago's Bronze utility option. At 21, the former Sporting CP prospect crossed the Atlantic to build his senior career. With zero major trophies to his name so far, our verdict is that he arrives as a raw talent eager to establish his identity.
The data frames him as a versatile contributor, though his early body of work remains firmly in the emerging category. Across five appearances and 387 minutes, he has occasionally struggled to stamp his authority on matches. This peripheral involvement has saddled him with the GHOST badge, highlighting an invisible presence during long stretches of play. Yet, the underlying indicators show he is on an upward trajectory. Our take is that his Dribbling dimension offers a clear and obvious upside. When he finally gets the ball at his feet in the attacking third, he displays genuine quality in tight areas. With zero goals and zero assists in his last five outings, the end product is missing, but the technical foundation is certainly there to build upon.
The stakes are clear for his development. The market currently values him at €1M with a stable trend. For a young player stepping into a demanding setup, the immediate goal is simple: turn those brief flashes of skill into consistent influence.