Leivinha

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Leiva and the second or paternal family name is Campos. "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

João Leiva Campos Filho, usually called Leivinha (little Leiva), (born 11 September 1949) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a striker or as a winger.

Leivinha

Personal information
Full name	João Leiva Campos Filho
Date of birth	(1949-09-11) 11 September 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth	Novo Horizonte, Brazil
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1966–1970	Portuguesa	177	(62)
1971–1975	Palmeiras	263	(106)
1975–1979	Atlético Madrid	94	(43)
1979	São Paulo	11	(2)
International career
1972–1974	Brazil	21	(7)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

A talented, flamboyant and mercurial player,^[1] at club level, Leivinha played for Portuguesa,^[2] Palmeiras, and Atlético de Madrid, winning national championships in both Brazil and Spain, as well as the UEFA and Intercontinental Cups.

International career

Leivinha achieved 21 international caps for Brazil, from June 1972 until June 1974, scoring seven goals. He appeared in 4 games (three of the first consecutive of the tournament scoring 2 goals), with the Brazil national football team at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life

Leivinha is the uncle of former Gremio and Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.^[1]

Honours

Palmeiras

• Brazilian Série A: 1972, 1973
• São Paulo State League: 1972, 1974

Atletico Madrid

• Spanish League: 1976–77
• Copa del Rey: 1975-76

Brazil

• Independence Cup: 1972