Leonardo Barroso

Defender #2
Age 20 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Leonardo José Caetano Barroso
34
Rating
59
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 19
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 37
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 27 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 16 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 33 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 33 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 12, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 68' 7.0 0 0 35 Soldier Field
Apr 05, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 97' 6.3 0 0 38 Soldier Field
Mar 21, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 6.5 0 0 55 Subaru Park
Mar 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United Major League Soccer 89' 6.2 0 0 94 Soldier Field
Mar 08, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 28' 6.7 0 0 28 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Feb 28, 2026 Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 76 Soldier Field
Feb 22, 2026 Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 6.2 0 0 64 Shell Energy Stadium

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
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