Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Leandro
Independência · Copa Verde · Midfielder · #0 · Brazil · 31 yrs
Independência · Copa Verde · Midfielder · #0 · Brazil · 31 yrs
Leandro plays as a midfielder for Independência. Leandro is a Brazilian international, 31 years old, midfielder, currently at Independência. Leandro was born in Rio Branco, Brazil on 1994-04-30. Leandro is 175 cm tall and weighs 74 kg. Leandro's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Acreano, Copa Verde, Copa Do Brasil, Serie D, and other leagues. Leandro's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Leandro season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-21 | N/A |  Atlético Acreano |  Rio Branco RIO |
Season intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor.
Scaled 0–99 from season output — map to fantasy, comparisons, or scouting cards.
Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
Every tracked category for this league and season, grouped by Sportra.
After the IFAB deemed Breel Embolo's sending-off in the 2026 World Cup vs Argentina to be incorrect, FIFA stated that the situation was handled correctly by the referees. FIFA has pushed back against the IFAB’s own admission that Breel Embolo’s red card against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was the result of a misapplied VAR protocol. Hours after the IFAB’s circular acknowledged an error in how the “mistaken identity” clause was used, a FIFA spokesperson issued a statement defending the decision and disputing the framing that anything went wrong. The controversy took place when the referee booked Leandro Paredes for committing a foul, before VAR intervened under the mistaken identity clause and corrected the call, determining Embolo had dived. This resulted in the caution being switched to the Swiss player, which was his second yellow card, resulting in a sending-off. The IFAB’s circular stated that this specific escalation fell outside how the clause is meant to function, since it’s designed only to correct which player receives a card, not to reclassify or add consequences to the underlying offense. ⚽️ 🗣️ FIFA Spokesperson:“FIFA's interpretation of Mistaken Identity was consistently applied during the FIFA World Cup. There were two instances in which a player was mistakenly identified as having committed a yellow card offence and the VAR advised the referee to correct the… pic.twitter.com/yiAi52t58r— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) July 28, 2026 Full statement from the FIFA spokesperson “FIFA’s interpretation of Mistaken Identity was consistently applied during the FIFA World Cup. There were two instances in which a player was mistakenly identified as having committed a yellow card offence and the VAR advised the referee to correct the factual error caused by the opponent’s simulation. The simulation itself cannot be disputed and it should not result in a disciplinary sanction against an opponent that may then lead to further consequences, such as a sending off for a second yellow card or a match suspension for accumulated cautions. We do not consider this to have been a referee or VAR error and the decision restored justice. We note IFAB’s comments in its Circular, we have been in contact with them throughout and they confirmed that this interpretation is valid, that it was well received and that it will form part of the discussion on revisions to the VAR Protocol, as discussed at the last AGM,” the statement read. The other case referenced in FIFA’s statement is the near-identical situation from the group stage between the United States and Paraguay, where Tim Ream was originally booked for a foul on Miguel Almiron, before VAR corrected the identity and Almiron was booked for simulation instead. FIFA’s framing suggests it views both instances as properly handled applications of the rule, rather than as procedural errors, setting up a disagreement with the governing body that actually writes the Laws of the Game.
FIFA has faced calls to suspend Leandro Paredes over his actions following the World Cup final, but Gavi does not think a ban is in order. The post Gavi says Paredes should not be banned over World Cup final confrontation appeared first on SoccerNews.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn't like the lack of reaction from the players of Spain in the incident after the match against Argentina. It wasn’t the best match of the competition, but the final of the 2026 World Cup between Spain and Argentina raised controversy because of how it ended. After Spain won the title, Leandro Paredes became involved in a post-match altercation with several Spanish players, drawing criticism from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic said: “Paredes can be happy that there wasn’t a player like me on the field. If I had been there, I would have headbutted him and been sent off. It was unprofessional of him. I don’t know what the Spanish players were doing. They simply watched another player hit a teammate.” After the match ended in Spain’s favor, the players entered the field and mocked their Argentine opponents, with the result on their side, in another questionable attitude. This prompted a reaction from Paredes, who pushed Eric García before throwing Gavi to the ground in an altercation that did not last long. Ibrahimovic hailed Spain Spain was ultimately the best team of the competition. Even after beginning with a goalless draw against Cape Verde, the team found its best version and went on to win every remaining match. Paredes didn’t react well to being mocked after the match (Al Bello/Getty Images) That was also the case in the final, with Spain controlling possession and benefiting from injuries to players on the other team that forced Argentina to sit back, while a red card made things even easier for Spain in extra time. Ibrahimovic said: “Soccer won today. The way Spain plays, the way they competed at this World Cup, that’s what people want to see. Argentina didn’t have a single shot on target. Spain had the best defense in the tournament, and the team that deserved to win did. I said it before the World Cup, and that’s how it turned out.” Ibrahimovic’s history in the competition Ibrahimovic’s career was phenomenal, albeit he could never win the Champions League despite playing for teams such as Barcelona, Inter and Juventus. His numbers with Sweden in the World Cup were not as impressive, ashe failed to score in five matches across two editions. He also failed to reach the tournament with Sweden on two other occasions, while he was not called up for the 2018 edition.
The chaotic scenes that followed the final whistle created one of the tournament’s biggest talking points, leaving questions over whether Argentina players would face serious consequences. Leandro Paredes found himself at the center of controversy after Argentina’s dramatic 2026 World Cup final defeat against Spain, but an unexpected FIFA punishment update has changed the situation surrounding the midfielder. The chaotic scenes that followed the final whistle created one of the tournament’s biggest talking points, leaving questions over whether Argentina players would face serious consequences. Spain secured a historic 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, but the celebrations were quickly overshadowed by a furious confrontation between players from both national teams. The incident involved several Argentina players, with Paredes becoming one of the most discussed figures after clashes with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi. Heated scenes after Argentina’s World Cup heartbreak The tension exploded immediately after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium as Spain’s substitutes entered the pitch to celebrate their second World Cup title. La Albiceleste’s defeat ended an emotional campaign that saw the reigning champions chase back-to-back trophies, while Lionel Messi’s possible final appearance on the global stage added even more emotion to the occasion. The first flashpoint came when Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to make contact with Spain captain Rodri during the celebrations. The confrontation quickly escalated, with several players from both sides becoming involved before Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni attempted to calm his squad. Paredes derrubou o Eric Garcia por trás.🎥 Reprodução pic.twitter.com/HDXdzLF5Ww— Gols do Brasileirão ⚽️🇧🇷 (@golsdobrasil1) July 20, 2026 Paredes was at the heart of the chaos after approaching Spain defender Eric Garcia and appearing to grab him by the throat. The midfielder then became involved in another altercation with Barcelona youngster Gavi, throwing him to the ground during the confrontation. The scenes created immediate criticism, with former players and pundits questioning Argentina’s reaction to losing the final. The defeat was already painful for the South American side, but the post-match incidents added another layer of controversy to their World Cup ending. لا تحكم على ردة الفعل قبل ما تشوف مين السبب 🇦🇷🇪🇸سبب ضرب باريديس لـ غافي؟👇 pic.twitter.com/5iO2QWN6ZM— Abokr Omar (@Abokr10) July 20, 2026 What happened to Leandro Paredes’ red card? Initial reports suggested that Paredes had been shown a red card after the final whistle for his actions during the brawl. However, FIFA later clarified that the midfielder was not officially sent off and did not receive an automatic suspension. The governing body’s official match records initially displayed a red card next to Paredes’ name, but the decision was later removed. FIFA confirmed that the entry was an administrative error and that referee Slavko Vincic had not issued a red card to the Argentina midfielder. “FIFA sources have told The Independent and BBC Sport that this is not the case, with no evidence that such a disciplinary measure was made by referee Slavko Vincic.” The correction means Paredes avoided an immediate suspension, allowing him to remain available for Argentina’s future fixtures. However, FIFA still opened an investigation into the events that occurred after the final. “Following an assessment of the relevant match reports for the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, and in line with article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate potential breaches of the FDC with regard to the post-match incidents,” FIFA stated. Leandro Paredes #5 of Argentina and Eric Garcia #4 of Spain fight on field. Paredes could still face consequences after investigation Although the red card was removed, FIFA’s investigation me
Spain Won the World Cup. Argentina Stole the Headlines. The story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final should have been Spain. It should have been Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner. It should have been Spain’s second world title. It should have been a celebration of a team that spent the tournament combining technical excellence with […] The post Argentina’s Post-Final Meltdown Cannot Be Excused — FIFA Must Act Decisively appeared first on SoccerNews.
FIFA have reportedly opened an investigation into the behaviour of Argentina players and staff following their defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. Defeat hurts, but nothing can excuse this. Leandro Paredes should be banned from international football for life viciously assaulting Spanish players after the final whistle. Indefensible thuggery and criminality. pic.twitter.com/aW5NMMIUXE — […] The post Ugly scenes after the World Cup final as Argentinian players and staff assault Spanish players (Video) appeared first on SoccerNews.
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