Meet Leo Afonso, Atlanta United's Brazilian winger acquisition

Published Monday, Sep 08, 2025 05:35 PM

Atlanta United midfielder #13 Leo Afonso poses for a photo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United 2 forward Leo Afonso #13 during a training scrimmage at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United 2 forward Leo Afonso #13 during the match against Inter Miami 2 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 and Atlanta United defender Juan Berrocal #6 on the pitch before the match against Colorado Rapids at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, CO on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 prepares to depart at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Ga., on Friday, August 15, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Leo Afonso #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United midfielder Leo Afonso #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. (Photo by Matthew Dingle/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 reacts after the Leagues Cup match against the Atlas at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday August 6, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 looks on during the second half of the Leagues Cup match against the Atlas at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday August 6, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)
Atlanta United forward Leo Afonso #13 during a training session at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. on Thursday, August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)