Leonardo Ezequiel Godoy (born 28 April 1995) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a right-back for Independiente.
Career Early career Born in Concordia, Godoy played as a midfielder for local side Club Salto Grande, and also had a failed trial at Vélez Sarsfield. He later moved to Atlético Rafaela in 2010, where he was converted into a right-back by manager .
Atlético Rafaela After progressing in the youth categories, Godoy made his first team – and Primera División – debut on 10 April 2015, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Crucero del Norte. He immediately became a starter for the side, and scored his first senior goal on 10 August, in a 5–1 Copa Argentina home routing of Deportivo Merlo; he was later sent off in that match.
Talleres In July 2016, Godoy was transferred to Talleres de Córdoba, after the club purchased 80% of his economic rights. He became an immediate first-choice for the side, rarely missing a match for the club.
In September 2020, amidst transfer rumours to Estudiantes, Godoy signed a new two-year contract with Talleres.
Estudiantes On 16 September 2020, Godoy was loaned to Estudiantes until December 2021, with a buyout clause. On 15 December 2021, the club exercised his clause, purchasing 50% of his economic rights for a fee of US$1 million.
Godoy was a first-choice during his entire spell at the Pincharratas, helping the club to win their first-ever Copa Argentina title in 2023.
Athletico Paranaense On 6 January 2024, Godoy was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Athletico Paranaense, signing a four-year deal. He shared the starting spot with Madson during the campaign, as the club suffered relegation.
Loan to Santos
On 13 January 2025, Santos announced the signing of Godoy on a one-year loan deal, with a buyout clause. He made his club debut three days later, replacing Yeferson Soteldo in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista home win over Mirassol.
Independiente On 17 June 2025, Godoy was presented at Independiente on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
Career statistics
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalState leagueTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAtlético Rafaela2015Primera División13021——1512016Primera División11000——110Total24021——261Talleres2016–17Primera División28220——3022017–18Primera División23022——2522018–19Primera División1612020—2012019–20Primera División13200——132Total8056220—887Estudiantes2020Primera División11Soccerway counts Copa de la Liga Profesional appearances as league appearances.000——1102021Primera División38300——3832022Primera División31110130—4522023Primera División33140103—284Total113650233—14111Athletico Paranaense2024Série A261209050421Santos (loan)2025Série A6020—101181Career total2491217334315131521
Honours Estudiantes Copa Argentina: 2023
Athletico Paranaense Campeonato Paranaense: 2024
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