Tiago Leonco

Tiago de Leonco (born 11 November 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays for China Super League club Guangzhou City.

Club Career

Born in Novo Hamburgo, Leonco represented lower league clubs in his country. He moved abroad on 20 August 2013, and signed for Portuguese second tier club Santa Clara. On 2 February 2015, he switched to Leixoes after being a free agent since the end of the previous season. In the following season, he moved to Farense. However, his contract was soon terminated on 19 January 2016.

On 31 July 2017, Leonco signed with Cypriot First Division club AEL Limassol after a stint with Danish second tier club Vendsyssel.

On 21 January 2018, Leonco signed with Hong Kong Premier League club R&F.

In September 2020, Leonco joined China League One club Beijing Renhe on loan. Despite scoring 8 goals in 17 league appearances, his performance was not enough to prevent Renhe's relegation from the second division.

On 8 March 2021, Leonco joined China Super League club Guangzhou City on a two-year deal.