Player Details

Name

Thiago dos Santos

Pronunciation

Thee-AH-go San-tose

Height

5' 11"

Weight

172 lbs

Date of Birth

9.5.1989 (34)

Birthplace

Curitiba, Parana Brazil

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Defensive Midfielder

Preferred Side

Centre

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

International
Latest News
Latest News
Report: FC Dallas midfielder Thiago Santos heading back to Brazil
Transfer Tracker

Report: FC Dallas midfielder Thiago Santos heading back to Brazil

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report FC Dallas midfielder Thiago Santos could be poised for a return to Brazil's Serie A and will sign with Gremio, according to a report from Globo Esporte. The report claims that FC Dallas would receive a transfer fee of over $1 million from the Porto Alegre-based
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FC Dallas acquire Brazilian midfielder Thiago Santos

FC Dallas acquire Brazilian midfielder Thiago Santos
Latest Video
Latest Video
YELLOW CARD: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 75th minute
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YELLOW CARD: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 75th minute
Minnesota United FC 3-0 FC Dallas | 2-Minute Highlights
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Minnesota United FC 3-0 FC Dallas | 2-Minute Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas | November 8, 2020
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HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas | November 8, 2020
WOODWORK: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 38th minute
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WOODWORK: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 38th minute
YELLOW CARD: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 69th minute
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YELLOW CARD: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 69th minute
YELLOW CARD: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 87th minute
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YELLOW CARD: Thiago Santos, FC Dallas - 87th minute
Career Summary

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed using Targeted Allocation Money on a permanent transfer from Palmeiras on December 5, 2019.

From championship experience to midfield leadership, Thiago made an immediate impact in his first season with FC Dallas a vital cog in the engine room.

OUTSIDE MLS: Santos joined FC Dallas after spending five seasons in the Brazilian first division, Campeonato Brasileiro, competing for Palmerias since 2015. He has also played for América-MG from 2014-2015. Santos has six goals in 180 appearances for the Brazilian club and was a critical part of Palmeiras’ 2016 and 2018 Brazilian Championship titles.