Léo Chú’s journey with the Seattle Sounders, which began in 2021, has been nothing short of remarkable. At the youthful age of 23, this Brazilian winger has evolved into a force within the Sounders’ offensive strategies, drawing accolades from Head Coach Brian Schmetzer for his extraordinary talent.
Chú’s impact is multifaceted and undeniable. He dazzles with his one-on-one prowess, effortlessly leaves opponents in the dust with his remarkable speed, and exhibits precision in distributing the ball within the final third of the field.
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Describing Chú as a true winger who can penetrate the opposition’s defence, midfielder Cristian Roldan highlights the qualities that set him apart from the team’s other players.
Throughout this season, Chú has made substantial contributions, tallying an impressive five goals and eight assists. His self-assuredness in front of the goal is evident through statistics, boasting an expected goal (xG) rate of 4.4 and an expected assisted goal (xAG) rate of 5.5.
Beyond his on-field exploits, Chú’s off-field presence is equally vital to the camaraderie of the Sounders squad. Roldan underscores Chú’s unwavering commitment to assisting the team in any way he can and his role as a positive influence in the locker room.
Field-level view of Léo Chú’s goal 🔥🔥🔥#COLvSEA | #Sounders pic.twitter.com/6JInePCoyi
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) September 21, 2023
While this season could be considered a breakout for Chú, his commitment to further improvement remains resolute. Roldan envisions the potential for a “breakout to his breakout,” emphasizing Chú’s quality as a young player with much more to learn.
Coach Schmetzer, too, believes that Chú’s journey has just begun and foresees ample room for growth, noting his substantial upside.
