Léo Scienza

Biography

Leonardo Weschenfelder Scienza, known as Léo Scienza, is a Brazilian professional footballer born on 13 September 1998 in Venâncio Aires, Brazil. He plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Southampton in the English Football League Championship. Scienza began his youth career with Avenida in 2014, followed by stints at Chapecoense in 2015, Lajeadense in 2016, and Defensor Sporting in 2017. He returned to Lajeadense in 2018, making his professional debut in the Campeonato Gaúcho. In 2019, Scienza moved to Sweden to join Fanna BK, a fifth-tier club. During his single season there, he scored 12 goals in 21 appearances, contributing significantly to the team's promotion. His performances in Sweden led to a move to Germany, where he signed with Schalke 04 II in September 2020. Over two seasons, he made 59 appearances and scored 15 goals in the Regionalliga West. In July 2022, Scienza joined 1. FC Magdeburg, playing 11 matches in the 2. Bundesliga. In 2023, Scienza transferred to SSV Ulm, where he was instrumental in the team's promotion to the 2. Bundesliga, scoring 12 goals and providing 15 assists in 34 matches. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Season award. In May 2024, Scienza signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Heidenheim. He made his Bundesliga debut and scored a crucial goal in the UEFA Conference League qualifying rounds. On 1 September 2025, he joined Southampton for a reported fee of 0, 000, 000. He debuted for the club on 14 September 2025 in a 0-0 draw against Portsmouth and scored his first goal on 25 October 2025 in a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers. As of October 2026, Scienza has made 47 appearances for Southampton, scoring 9 goals. His performances have attracted interest from several European clubs, including Real Betis, Real Sociedad, and Atalanta.

Cards in the collection

• Leo Scienza Topps Bundesliga GOLD 1/1
• Leo Scienza Inception Bundesliga Orange /25
• Leo Scienza Inception Bundesliga Purple /49