Leonel Nazareno

Leonel Nazareno is an Ecuadorian football player who plays as a goalkeeper for his club Libertad.^{[2] [3]}

Leonel Nazareno

Personal information
Full name	Leonel Romario Nazareno Delgado
Date of birth	(1994-08-05) 5 August 1994 (age 31)[1]
Place of birth	Quinindé, Ecuador
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Position	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Libertad
Number	45
Youth career
2010–2015	L.D.U. Quito
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2020	L.D.U. Quito	29	(0)
2022–2023	Cumbayá	26	(0)
2025–	Libertad	10	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 August 2025

Early life

Leonel at age 16 almost ruminated on a career in boxing and basketball, but chose to play football instead.^[4] As second-tallest player in his team, he said his tall stature was an advantage, especially in sports.^[5]

Career

Due to starting goalkeeper Daniel Viteri not being able to play, Leonel Nazareno made his senior team debut in a game where the opposition was S.D. Aucas.^[6]

Honours

LDU Quito

• Ecuadorian Serie A: 2018
• Copa Ecuador: 2019
• Supercopa Ecuador: 2020