Leonardo Realpe is an Ecuadorian centre-back born in Quinindé on 26 February 2001. He developed at Independiente del Valle and made his first-team debut in 2019 in Ecuadorian Serie A. At the end of that year he moved to Brazil, signing a five-year contract with Red Bull Bragantino, where he built most of his early senior career. In September 2024 he joined Portuguese club Famalicão on loan, and in March 2025 the move became permanent on a contract running to 2029. Realpe has also been capped by the Ecuador national team.