Player Details

Name

Leonardo Bertone

Pronunciation

lay-oh-NAR-doh bur-TOE-nay

Height

5' 10"

Weight

161 lbs

Date of Birth

3.14.1994 (30)

Birthplace

Wohlen bei Bern, Switzerland

Position

Midfielder
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FC Cincinnati transfer Leonardo Bertone to Switzerland's FC Thun

FC Cincinnati transfer Leonardo Bertone to Switzerland's FC Thun

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer FC Cincinnati have transferred midfielder Leonardo Bertone to FC Thun of the Swiss Super League, the club announced Monday.  Bertone, 25, joined Cincinnati ahead of their inaugural season, making 25 appearances. He scored the club's first MLS goal, a memorable strike from distance in the club's inaugural match. He
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Leonardo Bertone scores first MLS goal in FC Cincinnati history

Leonardo Bertone scores first MLS goal in FC Cincinnati history
FC Cincinnati acquire Swiss midfielder Leonardo Bertone

FC Cincinnati acquire Swiss midfielder Leonardo Bertone
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HIGHLIGHTS: Saint Louis FC vs. FC Cincinnati | June 19, 2019
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HIGHLIGHTS: Saint Louis FC vs. FC Cincinnati | June 19, 2019

FC Cincinnati travels to visit a former USL Championship rival as they face Saint Louis FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. The winner faces either Atlanta United FC or Columbus Crew SC.
CHANCE: Leonardo Bertone’s long range shot barely goes wide
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CHANCE: Leonardo Bertone’s long range shot barely goes wide
Leonardo Bertone 2nd Assist vs. Montreal Impact
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Leonardo Bertone 2nd Assist vs. Montreal Impact
SHOT: Leonardo Bertone rockets one high
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SHOT: Leonardo Bertone rockets one high
SAVE: Adrian Zendejas tips over Bertone's last-minute shot
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SAVE: Adrian Zendejas tips over Bertone's last-minute shot
Leonardo Bertone with a Woodwork vs. Philadelphia Union
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Leonardo Bertone with a Woodwork vs. Philadelphia Union
Career Summary

Transferred to FC Thun on January 13, 2020.

A central midfielder who can feature as both a No. 8 and a No. 6, Bertone brings valuable UEFA Champions League and title-winning experience to Cincinnati, where he should slot in the starting lineup.

OUTSIDE MLS: Prior to joining FCC, Bertone spent his entire career with Young Boys in his native Switzerland. Since signing his first pro contract in 2014, he has appeared in 179 games across all competitions, including 130 starts, with 18 goals and 11 assists to his name. In addition to his experience in the Swiss Super League, which he won with Young Boys in 2017-18, he has played in a combined 31 UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches.

INTERNATIONAL: Bertone has extensive experience with Switzerland's youth national teams, having been capped at U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-21 levels. He is yet to receive his first senior cap.