Juan Leal

The French matador Juan Leal is currently one of the most impetuous and dedicated bullfighters on the international scene. Born on October 21, 1992, in Paris, France.

Promising Start Trained under the tutelage of master Richard Milian, he stood out in his youth for an unbreakable will to be a bullfighter and a tremendous connection with the public.
Debut as a Novillero He debuted with horses on March 20, 2011, in Samadet. His novillero stage positioned him as the main promise of French bullfighting.
The Alternative in Nîmes He took the alternative in Nîmes on May 19, 2013, receiving the tools from none other than Sebastián Castella.
Confirmation in Las Ventas He confirmed in Madrid on May 17, 2016. Since then, Juan Leal has won over the Madrid fans through blood and fire, starring in epic performances of excessive courage.
Style and Legacy His bullfighting is a display of close quarters, stepping into the bull’s territory with a spectacularity that borders on the reckless. He is a true specialist in igniting the crowds and lifting the arenas.