Player Details

Name

Thiago dos Santos

Pronunciation

Thee-AH-go San-tose

Height

5' 11"

Weight

172 lbs

Date of Birth

9.5.1989 (35)

Birthplace

Curitiba, Parana Brazil

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Defensive Midfielder

Preferred Side

Centre

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

International
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.