Leonardo Castro's salary, wife, nationality, age, net worth

Leonardo Castro's salary, wife, nationality, age, net worth

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:54 PM
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A peek into the life of Colombian football star Leonardo Castro, his wife, nationality, age, and networth. He currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa's PSL. He is a forward and wears the number 8 jersey. Join us as we find out more about the footballer's life.

Leonardo Castro salary, wife, nationality, age, net worth
Leonardo Castro celebrating a goal he scored against Bloemfontein Celtic in December 2019. Photo: Anesh Debiky
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The Colombian forward has enjoyed a career in different clubs in several countries. He currently dons the number 8 Jersey for the Kaizer Chiefs and amassed substantial wealth from his football career.

Profile Summary

  • Full Name: Leonardo Castro
  • Birth Date: 12th May 1989
  • Age: 32 years old
  • Nationality: Colombian
  • Birth Place: Bogota, Colombia
  • Gender: Male
  • Current Residence: South Africa
  • Ethnicity: Colombian
  • Height in Feet: 6'0"
  • Height in Centimeters: 183cm
  • Weight in Kilograms: 80kg
  • Weight in Pounds: 176 lbs
  • Hair Colour: Black
  • Parents: N/A
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Estefania Burbano
  • Net worth: 390 thousand dollars
  • Children: Antonella( Daughter), Valentin( Boy)
  • Instagram: @leocortes7

Leonardo Castro's career

He has had a successful career in different countries, from Colombia to South Africa. Here is a summary of his career:

  • Caterpillar Motor in 2006 to 20017 for his youth career
  • Millonarios from 2008 to 2009, where he had 25 appearances and scored 3 goals
  • La Equidad in 2010, where he had 34 appearances and scored 6 goals
  • Alianza Lima from 2011 to 2012, where he had 5 appearances and 2 goals
  • He went on loan to CNI in 2011, where he scored 3 goals in 9 appearances
  • He also went on loan to Millonrios in 2012 and had one appearance
  • Cucuta Deportivo from 2012-2013, where he scored 5 goals in 26 appearances
  • Aguilas Doradas in 2014, where he scored 1 goal in 15 appearances
  • Universitario de Sucre from 2014 to 2015, where he scored 4 goals in 16 appearances
  • Mamelodi Sundowns from 2015 to2017, where he scored 10 goals in 39 appearances
  • Kaizer Chiefs in 2018 to present. He has scored 19 goals in 74 appearances so far

Leonardo Castro's salary

In his contract with Kaizer Chiefs, he earns a hefty $11,600 per month.

Leonardo Castro salary, wife, nationality, age, net worth
Leonardo Castro making an attacking run during an Absa Premier Soccer League match against Mamelodi Sundowns in October 2019. Photo: Phill Magakoe
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Leonardo Castro's nationality

He was born in a small town in Colombia known as Bogota. He is of Colombian nationality.

Leonardo Castro's age

He is 32 years old as of January 2022. He will be turning 33 on 12th May 2022.

Leonardo Castro's wife

His wife's name is Estefania Burbano. They have been married for more than six years and have been blessed with two children, a boy, and a girl. Their kids are named Antonella and Valentin. She works as a social communicator.

Leonardo Castro's Instagram

He has a massive following on Instagram, with 16.8k followers in January 2022. He only follows 860 people. His Instagram handle is @leocortes7, and he has 101 posts. Most of the football star's posts are for his family and some for his football matches.

Leonardo Castro's height

He is quite a tall figure. His height stands at 183 cm. His height in feet is 6 ft.

Leonardo Castro's net worth

His networth stands at $390, 0000. His worth mainly comes from playing football.

Leonardo Castro's weight

His weight is 80kg. In pounds, his weight is 176 lbs.

Leonardo Castro's kids

He has been blessed with two children, a girl, and a boy. The girl's name is Antonella, and she is four years old. The boy's name is Valentin. He is currently three years old. He is a family man and has several pictures with his wife and kids on his Instagram page.

Leonardo Castro salary, wife, nationality, age, net worth
Leonardo Castro celebrating a goal he scored for Universitario de Sucre against Venezuelan Mineros in April 2015, Bolivia. Photo: Aizar Raldes
Source: Instagram

A peek into Leonardo Castro's life reveals his successful career over different clubs in different countries. He earns an excellent salary which translates to his substantial networth. He is also a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

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