Helton Leite
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 Leite with Benfica in 2020 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Helton Brant Aleixo Leite | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vila Nova | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlético Mineiro | |||
| América Mineiro | |||
| 2007 | Goiás | ||
| 2008–2010 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | J. Malucelli | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | Boa Esporte | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Ipatinga | 23 | (0) |
| 2013 | Criciúma | 11 | (0) |
| 2014–2018 | Botafogo | 25 | (0) |
| 2018 | → São Caetano (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Boavista | 41 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | Benfica | 17 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Antalyaspor | 51 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Deportivo La Coruña | 37 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Fortaleza | 4 | (0) |
| 2026– | Vila Nova | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 April 2026 | |||
Helton Brant Aleixo Leite (born 2 November 1990), known as Helton Leite, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Vila Nova.[2]
Early career
Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Leite finished his graduation with Grêmio, but was released in 2010. In 2011, he joined J. Malucelli, making his senior debut on 1 May in a 2–1 home loss against Operário Ferroviário.
Leite subsequently moved to Série B side Boa Esporte, but failed to make any senior appearances for the club. On 19 January 2012, he signed for Ipatinga.[3]
Leite made his professional debut on 7 August 2012, starting in a 2–0 away win against Bragantino. He appeared in 23 league matches during the campaign, which ended in relegation.
On 8 January 2013, Leite joined Criciúma in Série A.[4] He made his debut in the category on 31 July, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw at Portuguesa. He would contribute with 11 appearances during the year, again experiencing team relegation.
Botafogo
On 7 January 2014, Leite was presented at Botafogo.[5] Initially a third-choice behind Jefferson and Renan, he became the second-choice of Sidão when Renan left in 2016 and Jefferson was injured.
Leite was again a backup option in the 2017 campaign, this time behind another new signing, Gatito Fernández. On 14 December of that year, he moved to São Caetano on loan for the ensuing season.[6]
Boavista
On 12 June 2018, Leite moved abroad for the first time in his career after joining Portuguese Primeira Liga side Boavista.[7] At the club, he was named the Best Goalkeeper during the months of January and February 2020.[8]
Benfica
On 8 August 2020, Leite agreed to a five-year contract with Benfica.[9]
Deportivo La Coruña
On 12 August 2024, after an 18-month spell at Turkish Süper Lig side Antalyaspor, Leite signed a two-year deal with Deportivo de La Coruña in the Spanish Segunda División.[10]
Personal life
Helton Leite is the son of former goalkeeper João Leite.[11] He also holds Portuguese citizenship.[12]