Leonard "Leo" Saca (born 6 January 2007) is a Moldovan professional footballer who plays a centre-back for Liga I club CFR Cluj and the Moldova national team.
Early life Born in Moldova, he moved with his parents to Spain in 2016, when he was 9 years old.
Club career Saca was part of the Barcelona's youth side that won the 2024–25 UEFA Youth League. He made four appearances and scored against Stade Brestois and Borussia Dortmund in the league phase.
International career Saca holds dual Moldovan and Romanian citizenship. He has represented Romania at under-15 level, debuted for the Moldova national under-21 football team at the age of 16 during the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
Style of play Saca has been described as "developing as a central defender, but he can also play as a left defender or closing midfielder". He was nicknamed the "Machine" by his teammates.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBarcelona B2025–26Segunda Federación10———10CFR Cluj2026–27Liga I0000——00Career total1000——10
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMoldova202610Total10
Honours Barcelona U19 Copa del Rey Juvenil: 2025 UEFA Youth League: 2024–25
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