Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Ajax · FIFA Club World Cup · Attacker · #38 · Brazil · 23 yrs
Marcos Leonardo plays as an attacker for Ajax. Marcos Leonardo is a Brazilian international, 23 years old, attacker, currently at Ajax. Marcos Leonardo wears shirt number 38 for Ajax. Marcos Leonardo was born in Itapetinga, Brazil on 2003-05-02. Marcos Leonardo is 175 cm tall and weighs 84 kg. Marcos Leonardo's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Europa Conference League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Paulista - A1, and other leagues. Marcos Leonardo's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Marcos Leonardo season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Transfer |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC HIL |  Ajax AJA |
| 2024-09-02 | € 40M |  Benfica BEN | Al-Hilal Saudi FC HIL |
| 2024-01-05 | € 18M |  Santos SAN | Benfica BEN |
Season intelligence
Profile as Forward: finisher, high usage. Archetype: Clinical forward. Season rating 6.9.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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Isolation threat and progressive carrying — volume plus success rate.
How often they draw fouls and stay out of trouble with cards.
Tackles, duels, and off-ball defensive contribution.
Shot-stopping, goals conceded, and penalty saves.
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Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Al Hilal are already looking to strengthen the squad to compete for every title. However, Karim Benzema could lose a teammate, as Darwin Núñez is reportedly close to leaving on loan to Portugal. After failing to win the Saudi Pro League title last season, Al Hilal have already decided to strengthen their roster, signing Crysencio Summerville for the wing. However, they remain open to bringing in more players, looking to reinforce Karim Benzema in attack. To do so, the Saudi side is preparing key departures, opening up foreign-player slots. With this in mind, Darwin Núñez is reportedly close to leaving on loan to Portugal. According to Arriyadiyah, a well-known Saudi media outlet, Darwin Núñez is very close to leaving Al Hilal on loan, heading to the Portuguese league. Both FC Porto and Benfica are closely monitoring his arrival, with negotiations already underway. Despite having played in LaLiga and the Premier League, the Uruguayan striker produced his best version in the Primeira Liga, so a return there would be key. With Benzema’s arrival, Darwin was left out of Al Hilal’s Saudi Pro League squad, leaving him available only for the AFC Champions League Elite. With the veteran Frenchman and Marcos Leonardo, the Uruguayan striker appears to have no place in the team, making his departure almost mandatory. With this, Núñez seems set to end his spell in the Saudi Pro League without playing a single minute alongside Karim. Darwin Núñez has gone from being one of the best strikers in the Premier League to becoming a marginal player in the Saudi Pro League. In the 24 matches he has played, he has scored only nine goals and provided five assists, disappointing many. Because of this, a return to the Primeira Liga would be key to rediscovering his best form, as he is only 27 years old and is looking to relaunch his professional career. Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League match. Jader Duran’s arrival to Benfica could shut door to Darwin Núñez Recognizing Darwin Núñez as a great talent, SL Benfica are looking to bring the Uruguayan striker back for the 2026-27 season. Head coach Marco Silva faced him on numerous occasions in the Premier League and could look to relaunch his career. However, the 27-year-old striker will not have an easy path to earning a place, as they have just signed Jhon Jader Durán on loan, which would leave him out of the rotation. Head coach Marco Silva not only has Durán, but also Vangelis Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanović, and Anísio Cabral. Therefore, Darwin Núñez would be the fifth option or adapt to the left wing. In his spell at Benfica, the Uruguayan striker scored 48 goals and provided 16 assists in 85 games, but he is not coming in his best version and needs continuity. With this in mind, FC Porto seem to be his best option to have continuity.
After an outstanding season, Luis Díaz has established as one of the best players in the world. However, he could become Cristiano Ronaldo's direct rival in the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal are reportedly open to offering more than €100 million to Bayern Munich. Despite arriving amid many doubts, Luis Díaz managed to become one of the best players in the world. After paying €70 million to Liverpool, Bayern Munich have already found the best version of the Colombian star. Despite this, he could become Cristiano Ronaldo‘s direct rival in the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal are reportedly open to making an offer of more than €100 million to the German side for the 29-year-old star. Luis Díaz is coming off the best season of his entire career. In his first season at Bayern Munich, he managed to score 26 goals and provide 23 assists in 51 matches. He was also essential at the collective level. With his dribbling, he was able to make the difference by helping Harry Kane and Michael Olise perform at their best. For that reason, Al Hilal have reportedly made him a top target. According to Sacha Tavolieri, via X, formerly Twitter, Al Hilal see Luis Díaz as one of the future cornerstones of their attack. To make this happen, the club is open to making an offer between €125 million and €150 million to Bayern Munich, although formal talks have not yet begun. However, the key for the Saudi side is to convince the player first, and they are offering him a net salary of €25 million per season. If he accepts the offer, Luis Díaz would become a direct competitor of Cristiano Ronaldo. Throughout their careers, they have faced each other only four times, with two wins for the Portuguese star, one draw, and one win for the Colombian star. In addition, the 29-year-old star would compete directly for the Golden Boot, making things even more difficult for the veteran striker in the Saudi Pro League. Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Luis Diaz. Luis Diaz would round out Al Hilal’s already stellar offense Under Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal have built one of the best attacks in the Saudi Pro League. Not only do they have Karim Benzema, but they have also just signed Crysencio Summerville, paying €64 million. In addition, they have players such as Malcom and Marcos Leonardo, who have been essential. With this in mind, the arrival of Luis Díaz would complete a dream attack, which would surely force some departures. If Luis Díaz signs, Al Hilal could open the door for Malcom, whose contract expires in June 2027. Although the Brazilian has been an essential player, his departure would be necessary to fit Summerville and the Colombian into the team. In addition, Karim Benzema would be the key figure to connect the players, something in which he has been one of the best over the last few years.
Despite arriving as a star signing, Karim Benzema does not have his future at Al Hilal completely clear. Ahead of the next season, the Saudi side is reportedly open to the departure of the 38-year-old striker. Karim Benzema managed to remain one of the best strikers in the Saudi Pro League. After shining for two seasons at Al-Hilal, he left as a free agent for Al Hilal, becoming a star signing for the 2025-26 season. Despite being one of the best players on the team, his continuity does not appear to be clear. After his inconsistent performances, the Saudi side is reportedly open to his departure this summer. According to Ben Jacobs, via X, formerly Twitter, Al Hilal and Karim Benzema are in constant talks, discussing his role for the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season. While the veteran striker expects an important role, the team is open to his departure this summer in case it receives an offer. However, a scenario in which he would be included only in the Asian Champions League has been ruled out by the striker. In his first season at Al Hilal, Benzema did not have his best performance. After arriving midway through the season, he was only able to play 13 matches, in which he scored only 9 goals. Being one of the highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League, his performances received a lot of criticism from the fans. Therefore, they would be open to the veteran striker’s departure, despite the fact that he is under contract until June 2027. Since the arrival of head coach Simone Inzaghi, Marcos Leonardo has been the team’s best player. Despite not having much spotlight on his name, he has once again been the team’s top scorer, scoring 19 goals in 39 matches. At just 22 years old, he appears to be the cornerstone of the team, being undisputed under every coach he has had. Because of this, Karim Benzema appears to have one foot out of Al Hilal. Karim Benzema of Al Hilal runs with the ball Lisandro Martinez of Al Nassr. Karim Benzema has enjoyed a strong run in Saudi Arabia After establishing a historic spell at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema decided to make the move to the Saudi Pro League. During his time at Al Ittihad, the veteran striker enjoyed great success, scoring 54 goals and providing 17 assists. After two successful seasons, the 38-year-old striker left as a free agent, joining Al Hilal. During his short spell, he has recorded 14 goal contributions, consisting of 9 goals and 5 assists in 13 matches. Throughout his three years in the Saudi Pro League, Karim has already managed to win the league title in the 2024-25 season with Al Ittihad. In addition, he has won two more trophies, lifting the Saudi King’s Cup on two occasions: In the 2024-25 season with Al Ittihad and in the 2025-26 season with Al Hilal. With this in mind, he has already left a great legacy during his time in Saudi Arabia.
After two years in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Marcos Leonardo is making the switch to the Eredivisie with Ajax. The post Leonardo relishing ‘ambitious’ Ajax project after sealing move from Al-Hilal appeared first on SoccerNews.
Barcelona appear determined to pursue a signing in attack after the departure of Robert Lewandowski. While Julián Álvarez seems to be the priority, Darwin Núñez has reportedly emerged as a clear low-cost option coming from Al Hilal. Following the departure of Robert Lewandowski, FC Barcelona appear determined to sign a world-class center forward. In response, Julián Álvarez has reportedly emerged as the absolute priority. However, Atlético Madrid do not seem very open to letting him leave, complicating everything. Because of this, Darwin Núñez has reportedly emerged as a clear option after falling out of the sporting project at Al Hilal. According to Gabriel Sans, via Mundo Deportivo, the Blaugrana held talks with Al Hilal over the signing of João Cancelo. In the middle of negotiations, the possibility of signing Darwin Núñez emerged, as he does not fit into the sporting project and is seeking to leave the Saudi Pro League. Without knowing whether it was an offer from the Saudi club or interest from the Spanish side, his potential arrival on a free transfer or at a low cost is gaining momentum. Despite widespread reports of an agreement between Darwin Núñez and Al Hilal over a contract termination, this is not official yet, meaning it does not appear to be a done deal. However, a potential agreement with FC Barcelona could help facilitate a contract termination if the Uruguayan agrees to waive part of his salary. Nonetheless, the Blaugranas have not made a formal offer, meaning the Uruguayan still has nothing guaranteed. In case Darwin Núñez’ arrival is completed, it would not prevent the signing of a player such as Julián Álvarez or João Pedro. Having failed to truly shine for several years, the Uruguayan striker would arrive as a profile similar to Ferran Torres: A backup striker or left winger. Because of this, his possible arrival would imply the departure of the Spaniard, something that appears unlikely given that he is considered one of the most important figures in the dressing room. Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring Darwin Núñez may be a risky fit for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona Barcelona need a world-class goalscoring striker to boost their competitiveness. While Ferran Torres remains in the squad, he has shown that his inconsistency would affect his ability to become an undisputed starter. Because of this, the signings of Julián Álvarez or João Pedro would provide reliable goalscoring, the complete opposite of Darwin Núñez, who failed to even shine as a starter in the Saudi Pro League, losing his place to Marcos Leonardo. Unlike his first season at the Reds or his spell at S.L. Benfica, the Uruguayan striker has not been effective in front of goal, struggling to convert clear chances. While his pace and high pressing remain key attributes, Anthony Gordon already fits that profile. Therefore, if the Blaugrana sign him, it would be a gamble aimed at recovering his peak that has not been seen in years, something that would not rule out the arrival of another world-class striker.
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