Goalkeeper developed by São Paulo shines for Chapecoense against Vasco

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·6 febbraio 2026

Goalkeeper developed by São Paulo shines for Chapecoense against Vasco

The night of this Thursday in the Brasileirão 2026 had an absolute protagonist, and it wasn't a forward. The goalkeeper Léo Vieira, trained in the youth categories of São Paulo, shut down the goal in the match between Vasco and Chapecoense, securing a 1-1 draw at the São Januário stadium.

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A Barrier in São Januário

Even conceding a goal, Léo Vieira was the main reason for preventing a defeat for the team from Santa Catarina in Rio de Janeiro. The goalkeeper's numbers – according to SofaScore data – show the level of difficulty faced:

10 total saves during the 90 minutes;
5 crucial interventions on shots from inside the penalty area;
An incredible 3.82 goals prevented, meaning that statistically, Vasco should have scored at least three more times.

Goalkeeper's Career

At 35 years old, Léo Vieira began his football journey with Portuguesa, but transferred to São Paulo while still in the under-15 category. He completed the rest of his youth development at Tricolor and only had the chance to play professionally twice for the club from São Paulo's capital.

He stayed at São Paulo until 2016, when he moved to Paraná football, playing for Paraná Clube and Athletico-PR. Later, he played for Atlético Goianiense and Rio Ave in Portugal.

He returned to Brazil in 2023 to play for Inter de Limeira. Before signing with Chape, he also had an experience with Juventude.

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