Daniel Cosimo Osvaldo Leo (born 19 September 2001) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Lugano II.

Early life Born in Lugano, Switzerland, Leo is of Italian descent. He studied at .

Club career

Youth career Leo began his youth career as a right-winger for Savosa-Massagno in 2010, before moving to Lugano in 2011. He then joined Team Ticino – a club affiliated with Lugano – in 2014, where he was moved to right-back.

On 10 July 2019, Leo returned to Lugano, playing a friendly game against Inter Milan four days later; he assisted Lugano's sole goal in a 2–1 defeat. On 11 August 2019, he moved to Juventus.

Juventus U23 Leo made his Serie C debut for Juventus U23 – the reserve team of Juventus – on 28 October 2020, in a 2–1 away defeat to Como.

Loan to Foggia On 12 August 2022, Leo was sent on a one-year loan to Foggia.

Crotone On 28 August 2023, Leo signed a three-year contract with Crotone.

International career In 2020, Daniel Leo was included in the Switzerland national under-20 team.

Style of play Starting out as a right-winger, Leo was moved to right-back while at Team Ticino. He has good physicality and positioning, and is capable of playing both as a wing-back in a three-at-the-back formation, and as a traditional full-back in a back four.

Career statistics

+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJuventus U232020–21Serie C60—00602021–22Serie C200—70270Total2600070330Career total2600070330

References

External links

Daniel Leo at Goalzz.com