[1] Gainare Tottori wanted to scout him, so GM Masayuki Okano and returning Fernandinho went to Brazil to see with their own eyes the striker and another player, Vitor Gabriel.

[3] Leonardo made his debut for Urawa in the club's match against Vegalta Sendai in the 2020 J.League Cup group stage on 16 February 2020.

[8] On 7 April 2023, Leonardo joined fellow Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai on loan.

On 1 July 2023, Leonardo joined fellow Chinese Super League club Zhejiang FC on loan.

[14] On 27 January 2025, Leonardo joined fellow Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port.