Status: Pro

Date of birth: 14 August 1983

Born in: Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil

Currently lives in: Jundiaí, São Paulo

Stance: Goofy

Pro rider Rodrigo Leal with his signature deck Sverige, blue with yellow details like the Dala horse and the Old town buildings (in Stockholm).

What was the first trick you ever landed, how did it feel?

My first real trick was jumping over a skateboard, and it took me two months to do it again. I felt so excited and never stopped after that.

Which skate spot do you love the most?

A place that I love to skate and will go back whenever I can, is Stalin Square in the Czech Republic. Letná Park as the local people call it.

Your go-to trick when you just want to have fun?

Kickflip crooked.

Who or what inspires your skating the most?

My friends, close friends.

If you could skate anywhere in the world, where would it be?

China. I’ve never been there yet.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever ollied over?

A dead mouse 26 years ago.

The silliest way you’ve ever fallen off your skateboard?

My wheel got stuck in a little stone and I broke a wine bottle that was in my hand, 25 years ago.

Ever been kicked out of a spot? What happened?

Like always, can’t choose one.

Rodrigo showing his signature wheel Drakkar 53 mm.

Top photo trick: Switch backside nosebluntslide

Top video trick: Frontside nosebluntslide