Henrique (footballer, born 1977)
Brazilian footballer (1977–2026)
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Leonardo Henrique Peixoto dos Santos (16 July 1977 – 16 September 2026), known mononymously as Henrique, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.[1]
Full name
Leonardo Henrique Peixoto dos Santos[1]
Date of birth
16 July 1977
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of death
16 September 2026 (aged 49)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leonardo Henrique Peixoto dos Santos[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 July 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 16 September 2026 (aged 49) | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Bonsucesso | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2001 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 2001–2003 | Litex Lovech | ||
| 2003–2004 | Vasco da Gama | 35 | (3) |
| 2005 | Atlético Mineiro | 22 | (0) |
| 2006 | Fluminense | 7 | (0) |
| 2007 | Madureira | ||
| 2008 | Vila Nova | ||
| 2007–2008 | Itumbiara | ||
| 2008–2009 | Goiás Esporte Clube | 38 | (1) |
| 2010 | Itumbiara | ||
| 2010 | Náutico | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Henrique joined Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Goiás Esporte Clube in 2008.[2] He died on 16 September 2026, at the age of 49.[3]
