On August 15, there was strong news in the changing soccer world: Shijiazhuang Kung Fu, a Chinese League One powerhouse, successfully welcomed the Brazilian striker João Leonardo to join the team.
The 28-year-old Brazilian striker has had a career that has taken him all over his native Brazil, with brief stints in the Portuguese, Georgian and Honduran leagues to highlight his exceptional footballing talent.
João Leonardo, who played for the Black Pearl University team in the Brazilian D-League this season, officially became a free agent this month thanks to his outstanding performances, and Shijiazhuang Kung Fu made a decisive move to recruit him.
