León reveals how Sundowns’ global appeal convinced him to join
'Everyone knows Sundowns now who went to the Club World Cup,' he said.
Brayan León, a Colombian striker, disclosed to Radio 2000 that the prospect of competing against top global clubs was a motivating factor for him to join Mamelodi Sundowns. The 25-year-old player recently shared his thoughts during an extensive interview ahead of Sundowns' FIFA Intercontinental Cup match against Al-Ahli Saudi at Loftus Versfeld.
Since his arrival from Colombian club Independiente Medellín in January, León has become a vital attacking player for Sundowns, scoring 15 goals in 25 appearances across the Betway Premiership and CAF Champions League. His performance, including five goals in the Champions League, helped Sundowns win their first continental title in a decade.
León also attributed Sundowns' global stage participation to his decision to move to South Africa, citing the team's impressive performances in the Club World Cup against Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense. Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams aims to lead the team to the final, where León sees the match as an opportunity to face another continental champion, marking a significant step in his career.
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