Diogo Leite

Following his move to Lazio, Leite's current-season form is level with last season (Season 32→31), while his Rating eased 62→60. His peak season for form remains 2021/22 (Season 59).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Lazio · 2nd	2	0	0	6.95	60	31
2025/26	Union Berlin · 11th	25	0	0	6.74	62	32
2024/25	Union Berlin · 13th	30	1	2	7.21	75	51
2023/24	Union Berlin · 15th	32	0	0	6.86	77	40
2022/23	Union BerlinLoan · 4th	28	0	1	6.66	81	48

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 4 earlier seasons and 7 youth-team spells in the full career.

Portugal · international

Side	Apps	G
Portugal U21	20	2
Portugal U20	3	0
Portugal U19	4	0
Portugal U17	10	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Key starterCentral defender

Diogo Leite is a 27-year-old central defender at Union Berlin, rated 61.7 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (70.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.98 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Leite.

On the season, Leite graded 32 for current form (age-blind), on 5 clean sheets and 3.977 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 32 → 31). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 62. At 27 Leite is in his prime years, and a market index of 36.9 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Holding levelBreakout: 2021/22Injury-hit 2025/264 clubs

61.7

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

32.3

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

70.3%

Minutes

a regular starter

3.98

Def. actions / 90

solid defensive volume

Output in context · Union Berlin finished 11th of 18 · a mid-table side

Apps

3.98

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 25 appearances.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 70.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Defensive volume. 3.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

Rated 61.7 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %70.3%

Available fixtures34 of 34

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 903.977

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.167

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~38), then tapers with age. At 27, Leite sits on 36.9, at or near its peak. The blue line is Leite's projected Rating — 61.7 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles37

Interceptions46

Blocks12

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

€7.5M total transfer fees · 6 moves

LazioSept 2026 – nowFree

Union Berlinuntil Sept 2026

Free agentJun 2026 – Sept 2026Free

Union BerlinJul 2023 – Jun 2026€ 7.5M

Union Berlin(on loan)Jul 2022 – Jul 2023

FC Porto(back from loan)Jul 2022 – Jul 2022

SC Braga(on loan)Aug 2021 – Jul 2022

FC Portountil Aug 2021

About Diogo Leite

Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite is a 27-year-old centre-back who plays for Lazio, born on January 23, 1999 in Porto, standing 188 cm tall. He is from Portugal. Lazio currently sit 2nd of 20 in the Serie A.

This season

In the current season, Diogo Leite has made 2 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 48 minutes, averaging a 6.57 match rating over his last 2 rated games, with 1 yellow card.

Recent matches

October 11, 2026: 3-1 win at home vs Monza (37 minutes, 6.55 rating)
September 12, 2026: 2-2 draw at home vs AC Milan (11 minutes, 6.6 rating)

Diogo Leite's next match is on November 1, 2026, when Lazio face Cagliari at home in the Serie A.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Diogo Leite at 61.7 with a Season form score of 32.3. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 15 career titles — among them the Super Cup and the Primeira Liga. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 11 recorded seasons, Diogo Leite has totalled 226 club appearances with 6 goals and 4 assists for 6 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 32 appearances for Union Berlin.

Diogo Leite's career has also included time at Union Berlin, FC Porto and SC Braga.

On the international stage, Diogo Leite has represented Portugal U21, Portugal U20, Portugal U19, Portugal U17 — 37 caps and 2 goals in our records.

Transfer news

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Lazio weigh up Diogo Leite move

36%

will it happen

1 report links Diogo Leite with Lazio. The reporting is well-sourced (81% credibility), led by A Bola, putting the move at roughly 36% to happen. So far the talk is speculative rather than concrete.

81% credibility·38 reports·led by A Bola

The reports (38)

Trusted source · 82%A Bola
Diogo Leite (free agent after leaving Union Berlin) is reported very close to signing for Lazio — deal said to be practically closed.
Diogo Leite (free agent after leaving Union Berlin) is reported very close to signing for Lazio — deal said to be practically closed.
Trusted source · 70%Football ItaliaConcreteNamed source
Football Italia reported Lazio's official signing of Diogo Leite on a free transfer and contract details (2+2) on 08/09/2026.
Football Italia reported Lazio's official signing of Diogo Leite on a free transfer and contract details (2+2) on 08/09/2026.
Mixed reliability · 61%Corriere dello SportNamed source
Lazio officially announced the signing of Diogo Leite: a two‑year contract with an option for further years, presentation scheduled and club note published.
Lazio officially announced the signing of Diogo Leite: a two‑year contract with an option for further years, presentation scheduled and club note published.
Trusted source · 95%S.S. Lazio (official)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite signed for Lazio (two‑year contract with option).
Diogo Leite signed for Lazio (two‑year contract with option).
Mixed reliability · 50%RUHR24ConcreteNamed source
Regional German outlet reports Diogo Leite has signed for Lazio (contract until 2028 with option), confirming no transfer fee as he was out of contract.
Regional German outlet reports Diogo Leite has signed for Lazio (contract until 2028 with option), confirming no transfer fee as he was out of contract.
Mixed reliability · 50%LazialitàNamed source
Lazio officially announced the registration (tesseramento) of Diogo Leite via the club press release (published 08.09.2026).
Lazio officially announced the registration (tesseramento) of Diogo Leite via the club press release (published 08.09.2026).
Trusted source · 95%S.S. Lazio (official club announcement)ConcreteNamed source
Official: Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite signed by S.S. Lazio after contract with FC Union Berlin expired; two-year deal with option.
Official: Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite signed by S.S. Lazio after contract with FC Union Berlin expired; two-year deal with option.
Mixed reliability · 57%ANSA (Italian news agency)
Lazio ufficializza Diogo Leite: il difensore, svincolatosi dall'Union Berlin, ha firmato un contratto biennale con opzione.
Lazio ufficializza Diogo Leite: il difensore, svincolatosi dall'Union Berlin, ha firmato un contratto biennale con opzione.
Trusted source · 75%Corriere dello Sport (Italian sports daily)
Lazio, ufficiale Diogo Leite: dettagli dell'operazione e durata del contratto (reports the signing after medicals and signatures).
Lazio, ufficiale Diogo Leite: dettagli dell'operazione e durata del contratto (reports the signing after medicals and signatures).
Mixed reliability · 50%BZ Berlin (German local outlet)ConcreteNamed source
BZ-Berlin (local German outlet) report Leite has signed for Lazio on a free transfer (two-year contract with option), noting his Union Berlin departure.
BZ-Berlin (local German outlet) report Leite has signed for Lazio on a free transfer (two-year contract with option), noting his Union Berlin departure.
Trusted source · 95%Solo la Lazio (Italian Lazio fan site reporting official announcement)Named source
Club announces signing of Diogo Leite — Lazio confirm the tesseramento of the Portuguese centre-back previously at Union Berlin.
Club announces signing of Diogo Leite — Lazio confirm the tesseramento of the Portuguese centre-back previously at Union Berlin.
Trusted source · 83%A Bola (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite officially joins Lazio after leaving Union Berlin; signed a two-year deal with option for further two seasons.
Diogo Leite officially joins Lazio after leaving Union Berlin; signed a two-year deal with option for further two seasons.
Mixed reliability · 50%n-tv (Germany) / ntv Transfer-Ticker
ntv reports Diogo Leite has moved from Union Berlin to Lazio on a free transfer with a contract to summer 2028 plus option to 2030.
ntv reports Diogo Leite has moved from Union Berlin to Lazio on a free transfer with a contract to summer 2028 plus option to 2030.
Mixed reliability · 50%Süddeutsche Zeitung (dpa report)ConcreteNamed source
DPA (via Sueddeutsche) reporting: Diogo Leite has found a new club at Lazio after his Union Berlin contract expired; signed a two-year deal with option and can join outside the window as he was a free agent.
DPA (via Sueddeutsche) reporting: Diogo Leite has found a new club at Lazio after his Union Berlin contract expired; signed a two-year deal with option and can join outside the window as he was a free agent.
Mixed reliability · 50%AllezFootball (English-language transfer news site)ConcreteNamed source
Round-up / news: Diogo Leite completed a free transfer to Lazio, arriving in Rome to sign; reporting contract length to June 2029 with option (cites Di Marzio, Romano and other reporters).
Round-up / news: Diogo Leite completed a free transfer to Lazio, arriving in Rome to sign; reporting contract length to June 2029 with option (cites Di Marzio, Romano and other reporters).
Trusted source · 95%S.S. Lazio (official club website)ConcreteNamed source
Official club announcement: Lazio confirm the signing of Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite on a two-year deal with option to extend.
Official club announcement: Lazio confirm the signing of Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite on a two-year deal with option to extend.
Mixed reliability · 50%FootballPresse (English)ConcreteNamed source
Football Presse note Lazio confirmed the signing of free-agent centre-back Diogo Leite and report contract details (club announcement cited).
Football Presse note Lazio confirmed the signing of free-agent centre-back Diogo Leite and report contract details (club announcement cited).
Mixed reliability · 50%Renascença (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite oficializado na Lazio — announced as a Lazio signing on a two-year deal after leaving Union Berlin; joins at no transfer cost.
Diogo Leite oficializado na Lazio — announced as a Lazio signing on a two-year deal after leaving Union Berlin; joins at no transfer cost.
Trusted source · 95%S.S. Lazio (official site)ConcreteNamed source
SS Lazio officially announces the signing of Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite on a two-year contract with option to extend.
SS Lazio officially announces the signing of Diogo Filipe Monteiro Pinto Leite on a two-year contract with option to extend.
Trusted source · 85%Gianluca Di Marzio (and Lazio-focused outlets reporting his X post)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite is close to joining Lazio as a free agent and is due in Rome for medicals and to sign a three-year deal (with an option) reported as in-closure.
Diogo Leite is close to joining Lazio as a free agent and is due in Rome for medicals and to sign a three-year deal (with an option) reported as in-closure.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (Telegram mirror of X post)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to sign as new Lazio player on a free transfer; contract until June 2029 with option to 2030 (tweet/Here we go confirmation).
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to sign as new Lazio player on a free transfer; contract until June 2029 with option to 2030 (tweet/Here we go confirmation).
Mixed reliability · 58%Sky Sport (Italy)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome and is Lazio's seventh reinforcement, arriving on a free transfer and expected to sign a multi-year contract.
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome and is Lazio's seventh reinforcement, arriving on a free transfer and expected to sign a multi-year contract.
Mixed reliability · 54%GoalConcreteNamed source
Goal report Leite arrived in Rome to complete a free transfer to Lazio and cite Fabrizio Romano for contract length (until June 2029 plus option).
Goal report Leite arrived in Rome to complete a free transfer to Lazio and cite Fabrizio Romano for contract length (until June 2029 plus option).
Mixed reliability · 50%SportAlpsConcreteNamed source
SportAlps reports Diogo Leite landed at Rome’s Fiumicino to complete a free-transfer move to Lazio and will undergo medicals.
SportAlps reports Diogo Leite landed at Rome’s Fiumicino to complete a free-transfer move to Lazio and will undergo medicals.
Mixed reliability · 50%Touchline Press (transfer live)ConcreteNamed source
Touchline Press (transfer live/aggregator) notes multiple source updates — Fabrizio Romano, Di Marzio — that Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to sign for Lazio on a free transfer.
Touchline Press (transfer live/aggregator) notes multiple source updates — Fabrizio Romano, Di Marzio — that Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to sign for Lazio on a free transfer.
Trusted source · 85%Football Presse (transfer news aggregator / transfer writer piece referencing Romano)
Diogo Leite set to join Lazio as a free agent (football transfer column referencing Fabrizio Romano's report that Lazio closed on the free signing).
Diogo Leite set to join Lazio as a free agent (football transfer column referencing Fabrizio Romano's report that Lazio closed on the free signing).
Mixed reliability · 61%Corriere dello Sport
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome and is set to undergo medicals ahead of signing a (reported) three-year deal with Lazio after leaving Union Berlin.
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome and is set to undergo medicals ahead of signing a (reported) three-year deal with Lazio after leaving Union Berlin.
Mixed reliability · 46%ANSAConcreteNamed source
Report: Diogo Leite has arrived in Rome to complete medicals and will sign with Lazio; he is a former Union Berlin player now signed as a free agent.
Report: Diogo Leite has arrived in Rome to complete medicals and will sign with Lazio; he is a former Union Berlin player now signed as a free agent.
Trusted source · 79%Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post)ConcreteNamed source
Fabrizio Romano reports Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to sign for Lazio on a free transfer (contract until June 2029 with option to 2030).
Fabrizio Romano reports Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to sign for Lazio on a free transfer (contract until June 2029 with option to 2030).
Mixed reliability · 46%ANSAConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite arrived in Rome and is ready for medicals and to sign for Lazio after leaving Union Berlin.
Diogo Leite arrived in Rome and is ready for medicals and to sign for Lazio after leaving Union Berlin.
Mixed reliability · 50%Gazzetta dello Sport
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Lazio are close to signing Diogo Leite and links the move to the club's defensive needs (reports him 'a un passo').
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Lazio are close to signing Diogo Leite and links the move to the club's defensive needs (reports him 'a un passo').
Mixed reliability · 50%La Lazio Siamo NoiConcreteNamed source
LaLazioSiamonoi publishes Romano confirmations that Diogo Leite is 'here we go' for Lazio and reports contract details (three years + option).
LaLazioSiamonoi publishes Romano confirmations that Diogo Leite is 'here we go' for Lazio and reports contract details (three years + option).
Mixed reliability · 50%Calciocapitolino.itConcreteNamed source
Calciocapitolino reports the move as completed for Diogo Leite to Lazio on a free transfer and profiles him as Romagnoli’s replacement.
Calciocapitolino reports the move as completed for Diogo Leite to Lazio on a free transfer and profiles him as Romagnoli’s replacement.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (transfer journalist; social/X post)ConcreteNamed source
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to complete a move to Lazio and will sign a contract until June 2029 with option to 2030 (reported by Fabrizio Romano).
Diogo Leite has landed in Rome to complete a move to Lazio and will sign a contract until June 2029 with option to 2030 (reported by Fabrizio Romano).
Low-trust source · 38%la Repubblica (Roma edition)ConcreteNamed source
Lazio, Leite a Formello — club complete signing of centre-back formerly of Union Berlin; he had been close in January and now joins Gattuso's squad.
Lazio, Leite a Formello — club complete signing of centre-back formerly of Union Berlin; he had been close in January and now joins Gattuso's squad.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (reported / syndicated via transfer news sites)ConcreteNamed source
Fabrizio Romano reported 'Here we go' — Lazio have agreed a multi-year contract with Diogo Leite and he will join after leaving Union Berlin (reported as a three-year deal plus option).
Fabrizio Romano reported 'Here we go' — Lazio have agreed a multi-year contract with Diogo Leite and he will join after leaving Union Berlin (reported as a three-year deal plus option).
Mixed reliability · 50%LaLazioSiamoNoi (Italy)ConcreteNamed source
LaLazioSiamoNoi report Romano confirmed contacts and give an early timeline of the deal as it was developing (article dated 05/09/2026).
LaLazioSiamoNoi report Romano confirmed contacts and give an early timeline of the deal as it was developing (article dated 05/09/2026).
Mixed reliability · 50%Lazialità
Lazialità reports Lazio in advanced talks for Diogo Leite on a free transfer, citing Fabrizio Romano as the source.
Lazialità reports Lazio in advanced talks for Diogo Leite on a free transfer, citing Fabrizio Romano as the source.

Profile

Season stats

Also this season

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Union Berlin finished 11th of 18 · a mid-table side

Strengths

Watch points