Leandro Julián Garate (born 2 September 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Banfield, on loan from Huracán.

[1] Garate was a part of River Plate's youth system, notably playing for the U20s at the 2012 U-20 Copa Libertadores in Peru; which the club won.

[1] Garate began playing for Tigre in the 2013–14 Argentine Primera División season, making his senior debut on 18 November 2013 during a 2–1 win over Newell's Old Boys.

[1] He scored five goals in twelve matches for them, including the winning strike in the championship play-off against Sarmiento; which secured Arsenal promotion and the title.

[1][2] He scored twice on his first home start against Deportes Copiapó on 16 August, which preceded a goal against San Luis and a brace versus Rangers across eleven appearances in his first five months.