Leonardo Godoy
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 Godoy playing for Santos in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leonardo Ezequiel Godoy | ||
| Date of birth | 28 April 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Concordia, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Right-back[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Independiente | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Salto Grande | |||
| 2010–2015 | Atlético Rafaela | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Atlético Rafaela | 26 | (1) |
| 2016–2021 | Talleres | 88 | (7) |
| 2020–2021 | → Estudiantes (loan) | 49 | (3) |
| 2022–2024 | Estudiantes | 64 | (3) |
| 2024–2025 | Athletico Paranaense | 31 | (1) |
| 2025 | → Santos (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2025– | Independiente | 12 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:16, 22 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Leonardo Ezequiel Godoy (born 28 April 1995) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a right-back for Independiente.[1]
Early career
Born in Concordia, Godoy played as a midfielder for local side Club Salto Grande, and also had a failed trial at Vélez Sarsfield. He later moved to Atlético Rafaela in 2010,[2] where he was converted into a right-back by manager Víctor Bottaniz.[3]
Atlético Rafaela
After progressing in the youth categories, Godoy made his first team – and Primera División – debut on 10 April 2015, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Crucero del Norte.[4] He immediately became a starter for the side, and scored his first senior goal on 10 August, in a 5–1 Copa Argentina home routing of Deportivo Merlo; he was later sent off in that match.[5]
Talleres
In July 2016, Godoy was transferred to Talleres de Córdoba, after the club purchased 80% of his economic rights.[6] He became an immediate first-choice for the side, rarely missing a match for the club.[7]
In September 2020, amidst transfer rumours to Estudiantes, Godoy signed a new two-year contract with Talleres.[8]
Estudiantes
On 16 September 2020, Godoy was loaned to Estudiantes until December 2021, with a buyout clause.[9] On 15 December 2021, the club exercised his clause, purchasing 50% of his economic rights for a fee of US$ 1 million.[10]
Godoy was a first-choice during his entire spell at the Pincharratas, helping the club to win their first-ever Copa Argentina title in 2023.
Athletico Paranaense
On 6 January 2024, Godoy was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Athletico Paranaense, signing a four-year deal.[11] He shared the starting spot with Madson during the campaign,[12] as the club suffered relegation.
Loan to Santos
On 13 January 2025, Santos announced the signing of Godoy on a one-year loan deal, with a buyout clause.[13] He made his club debut three days later, replacing Yeferson Soteldo in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista home win over Mirassol.
Independiente
On 17 June 2025, Godoy was presented at Independiente on a three-and-a-half-year contract.[14]
