Léo Scienza

Leonardo "Léo" Weschenfelder Scienza (born 13 September 1998) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as winger or attacking midfielder for EFL Championship club Southampton.

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Léo Scienza

Leonardo "Léo" Weschenfelder Scienza (born 13 September 1998) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as winger or attacking midfielder for EFL Championship club Southampton.

He began his professional career with Lajeadense in 2018 before joining Swedish fifth-tier club Fanna BK in 2019. Scienza moved to Germany, where he had spells with Schalke 04 II, 1. FC Magdeburg and SSV Ulm before joining 1. FC Heidemheim in July 2024. Scienza moved to Southampton in September 2025.

Club career

Early career

Born in Venâncio Aires, Scienza had spells with the youth teams of Avenida, Chapecoense and Defensor Sporting, before beginning his senior career with Lajeadense.

Aged 20, Scienza moved to Sweden, having been promised trials with professional clubs by his agent. This did not materialise, and he instead signed for Swedish fifth tier side Fanna BK ahead of the 2019 season. He helped Fanna win promotion to the fourth tier in his only full season at the club, registering 10 goals and 22 assists in 18 league games.

Schalke 04 II

On 16 September 2020, Scienza signed for Schalke 04 II in the German fourth tier. He spent two seasons at the club, scoring 15 goals in 59 appearances in the Regionalliga West, as well as playing once in a friendly for Schalke's first team.

1. FC Magdeburg

In 2022, he signed for 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Magdeburg. On 16 July 2022, Scienza debuted for Magdeburg during a 2–1 loss to Fortuna Düsseldorf.

SSV Ulm

On 5 July 2023, Scienza moved to 3. Liga side SSV Ulm. In the 2023–24 season, he finished as the club's top scorer with 12 goals and won the 3. Liga Player of the Season award, as Ulm won the league title.

1. FC Heidemheim

On 23 May 2024, Scienza signed a three-year contract with Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim, beginning in July 2024. On 22 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away win over BK Häcken in the UEFA Conference League qualifying phase. On 1 September, Scienza netted his first Bundesliga goal in a 4–0 victory over Augsburg. On 26 May 2025, he scored a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 away victory against Elversberg in the second leg of the relegation play-offs, ensuring his club's survival in the top flight.

Southampton

On 1 September 2025, Scienza joined Southampton on a four-year contract. He made his debut for the club on 14 September in a 0–0 draw with Portsmouth. On 25 October, Scienza scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away defeat against Blackburn Rovers.

International career

Léo Scienza

Scienza, of Luxembourgian descent, holds a Luxembourgian passport, yet he is not eligible to represent Luxembourg internationally, having not lived in Luxembourg for five years.

Career statistics

Léo Scienza

<table><thead><tr><th>Club</th><th>Season</th><th>League</th><th>State league</th><th>National cup</th><th>Continental</th><th>Other</th><th>Total</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Division</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td><td>Apps</td><td>Goals</td></tr><tr><td>Lajeadense</td><td>2018</td><td>Campeonato Gaúcho</td><td>—</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Fanna</td><td>2019</td><td>Division 3</td><td>18</td><td>10</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>18</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Division 2</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>3</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>21</td><td>12</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>21</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Schalke 04 II</td><td>2020–21</td><td>Regionalliga West</td><td>23</td><td>4</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>23</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>2021–22</td><td>Regionalliga West</td><td>36</td><td>11</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>36</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>59</td><td>15</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>59</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>1. FC Magdeburg</td><td>2022–23</td><td>2. Bundesliga</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>12</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>1. FC Magdeburg II</td><td>2022–23</td><td>Verbandsliga Sachsen-Anhalt</td><td>10</td><td>13</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>10</td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>SSV Ulm</td><td>2023–24</td><td>3. Liga</td><td>34</td><td>12</td><td>—</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>34</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>1. FC Heidenheim</td><td>2024–25</td><td>Bundesliga</td><td>25</td><td>3</td><td>—</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>37</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2025–26</td><td>Bundesliga</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>—</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>—</td><td>—</td><td>3</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>27</td><td>4</td><td>—</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>40</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>Southampton</td><td>2025–26</td><td>Championship</td><td>30</td><td>6</td><td>—</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>—</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>33</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>Career total</td><td>192</td><td>62</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>211</td><td>67</td></tr></tbody></table>