Leivinha
Brazilian footballer (1949–2026)
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João Leiva Campos Filho (11 September 1949 – 4 June 2026), usually called Leivinha (Little Leiva), was a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward or as a winger.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | João Leiva Campos Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 11 September 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Novo Horizonte, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 4 June 2026 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Linense | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1966 | Linense | ||
| 1966–1970 | Portuguesa | 177 | (62) |
| 1971–1975 | Palmeiras | 263 | (106) |
| 1975–1979 | Atlético Madrid | 94 | (43) |
| 1979 | São Paulo | 11 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 1972–1974 | Brazil | 21 | (7) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
At club level, Leivinha played[1] for Linense,[2] Portuguesa,[3] Palmeiras, Atlético de Madrid and São Paulo, winning national championships in both Brazil and Spain, as well as the UEFA and Intercontinental Cups.
International career
Leivinha achieved 21 international caps for the Brazil national team, from June 1972 until June 1974, scoring seven goals. He appeared in three games Brazil at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life and death
Leivinha was the uncle of former Grêmio and Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.[1]
Leivinha died on 4 June 2026, at the age of 76.[4]
