Douglas Santos (footballer, born 1994) explained

Douglas Santos
Full Name:Douglas dos Santos Justino de Melo
Birth Date:22 March 1994
Birth Place:João Pessoa, Brazil
Height:1.75 m[1]
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Zenit Saint Petersburg
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:2009–2012
Youthclubs1:Náutico
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Náutico
Caps1:22
Goals1:1
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:Granada
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2013–2014
Clubs3:→ Udinese (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Udinese
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2014–2015
Clubs5:→ Atlético Mineiro (loan)
Caps5:26
Goals5:1
Years6:2015–2016
Clubs6:Atlético Mineiro
Caps6:28
Goals6:0
Years7:2016–2019
Clubs7:Hamburger SV
Caps7:80
Goals7:2
Years8:2019–
Clubs8:Zenit Saint Petersburg
Caps8:142
Goals8:6
Nationalyears1:2013–2014
Nationalteam1:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:Brazil U23
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2016
Nationalteam3:Brazil
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:18 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:20 November 2016

Douglas dos Santos Justino de Melo (born 22 March 1994), known as Douglas Santos or simply Douglas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Russian Premier League club Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Club career

Náutico

In 2011, after an unsuccessful trial at Corinthians,[2] Douglas was signed by Náutico. A year later, he was called up to first team.

On 15 February 2012, Douglas Santos made his first team debut, in a 2–0 home win over Central.[3] On the 26th, he scored his first professional goal, the second of a 3–1 home win over Belo Jardim.[4]

On 18 July, he made his Série A debut, in a 3–0 home win over Ponte Preta.[5] On 10 October, he scored his first top flight goal, in a 1–2 away defeat against Ponte Preta.[6]

Granada and Udinese

On 12 July 2013, Douglas Santos signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Granada CF, for an undisclosed fee.[7] On 2 September, he joined Udinese Calcio in a season-long loan deal.[8]

Douglas Santos made his Serie A debut on 21 December 2013, starting in a 2–1 away win against A.S. Livorno. He made two further appearances for the club during the campaign, being permanently bought by the club in January 2014.

Atlético Mineiro

On 12 August 2014, Douglas Santos was loaned to Atlético Mineiro for 12 months.[9] He made his debut for the club on 31 August.

On 20 July 2015, Galo signed Douglas Santos permanently for €3 million on a four-year contract.[10]

Hamburger SV

On 31 August 2016, Douglas Santos signed for German club Hamburger SV.[11] He played three seasons with the club, making 88 appearances and scoring three goals.

Zenit Saint Petersburg

On 4 July 2019, Douglas Santos joined Russian Premier League side FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, signing a five-year contract.[12] [13] On 3 September 2021, he extended his Zenit contract until the end of the 2025–26 season.[14] On 25 July 2024, he extended it for the 2026–27 season, with an option for 2027–28.[15]

International career

A few months before featuring with the U-20's winning squad in the 2013 Toulon Tournament, Douglas Santos received a call-up for the full squad on 2 April 2013, for a match against Bolivia.[16] However, he did not leave the bench.[17]

On 13 August 2015, Douglas Santos returned to the senior team, for friendlies against Costa Rica and the United States.[18] He made his debut for his country in a 2016 friendly against Panama.

He also represented Brazil at the Rio Olympics winning the Olympic men's football tournament.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalState LeagueOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Náutico2012Série A221——31—252
2013Série A—20—121—141
Total22120—152—393
Udinese (loan)2013–14Serie A30————30
Atlético Mineiro2014Série A13160———191
2015Série A310206190—481
2016Série A1001010010110321
Total5419016119110993
Hamburger SV2016–17Bundesliga20020———220
2017–18Bundesliga27110———281
2018–192. Bundesliga33151———382
Total80281———883
Zenit Saint Petersburg2019–20Russian Premier League2804060——380
2020–21Russian Premier League2830050—10343
2021–22Russian Premier League2702170—10371
2022–23Russian Premier League28050——10340
2023–24Russian Premier League26390——10363
2024–25Russian Premier League4010——1060
Total1416211180—501857
Career total300104023413436041416

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Brazil

Brazil U20

Individual

2015[31]

2015[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Douglas Santos . FC Zenit Saint Petersburg . 12 August 2022.
  2. http://esportes.terra.com.br/nautico/revelacao-do-nautico-douglas-demonstra-respeito-e-agradecimento-a-lucio,9514a71947e2b310VgnVCM5000009ccceb0aRCRD.html Revelação do Náutico, Douglas demonstra respeito e agradecimento a Lúcio (Náutico's revelation, Douglas demonstrates respect and gratitude to Lúcio)
  3. http://www.girodosesportes.com.br/index.php?pagina=esportes&id=44&noti=19326 PE 2012: Náutico 2x0 Central -> Patativa mais uma vez não se deu bem nos Aflitos (PE 2012: Patativa does not get along in Aflitos one more time)
  4. http://globoesporte.globo.com/pe/futebol/campeonato-pernambucano/noticia/2012/02/nautico-bate-o-belo-jardim-por-3-1-e-reassume-vice-lideranca.html Náutico bate o Belo Jardim por 3 a 1 e reassume vice-liderança (Náutico beats Belo Jardim by 3–1 and regain second place)
  5. http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2012/18-07-2012/nautico-ponte-preta.html Kieza estreia, marca dois goals e dá vitória ao Náutico sobre a Ponte Preta (Kieza debuts, scores twice and leads Náutico to victory over Ponte Preta)
  6. http://globoesporte.globo.com/jogo/brasileirao2012/10-10-2012/ponte-preta-nautico.html No embalo da torcida, Ponte bate o Náutico com virada em dois minutos (With crowd's rhythm, Ponte beats Náutico with two-minute comeback)
  7. http://www.granadacf.es/index.php?seccion=leer_mas&ref=portada+&id_noticia=1692 Douglas Santos nuevo jugador del Granada CF (Douglas Santos new Granada CF's player)
  8. http://www.udinese.it/portal/EN/handle/?hil&page=redazione_approfondimenti&vid=1302&vp=1 Udinese acquires Douglas Dos Santos and leaves Torje, Geijo and Sissoko
  9. http://www.atletico.com.br/noticias/?p=27253 Douglas Santos quer aproveitar chance no Galo (Douglas Santos wants to take his chances at Galo)
  10. http://www.atletico.com.br/galo-renova-com-rafael-carioca-e-douglas-santos Galo renova com Rafael Carioca e Douglas Santos (Galo renews with Rafael Carioca and Douglas Santos)
  11. Web site: HSV verpflichtet Douglas Santos. HSV signs Douglas Santos. de. Hamburger SV. 31 August 2016. 31 August 2016.
  12. Web site: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. Дуглас Сантос продолжит карьеру в "Зените". Douglas Santos will continue his career at Zenit. 4 July 2019. ru.
  13. Web site: Douglas Santos: "Hulk and I are similar in character with our simplicity, charisma and the positivity we give to people". FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. 4 July 2019. 4 July 2019.
  14. Web site: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. "Зенит" продлил контракт с Дугласом Сантосом. 3 September 2021. ru.
  15. Web site: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. "Зенит" продлил контракт с Дугласом Сантосом. 25 July 2024. ru.
  16. http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/selecao-brasileira/noticia/2013/04/felipao-convoca-neymar-e-r10-para-partida-diante-da-bolivia-no-sabado.html Felipão convoca Neymar, Alexandre Pato e R10 para jogo contra a Bolívia (Felipão calls Neymar, Alexandre Pato and R10 to match against Bolivia)
  17. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/04/06/world/friendlies/bolivia/brazil/1459952/ Bolivia vs. Brazil 0 - 4
  18. http://selecao.cbf.com.br/noticias/selecao-masculina/lista-convocados A lista de Dunga para jogos de setembro
  19. Web site: Russian Premier League. Zenit crowned 2019/20 RPL champions. 5 July 2020.
  20. Web site: Russian Premier League. Sensational Zenit storm to the title with utterly dominant thrashing. 2 May 2021.
  21. Web site: Russian Premier League. "Зенит" – восьмикратный чемпион Тинькофф РПЛ!. Zenit is the eight-times winner of Tinkoff RPL. 30 April 2022. ru.
  22. Web site: Russian Premier League. "Зенит" обеспечил 5-е чемпионство подряд благодаря победе над "Спартаком". Zenit secured 5th title in a row thanks to a win over Spartak. 7 May 2023.
  23. Web site: Russian Premier League. "Зенит" завоевал золотые медали Мир РПЛ в шестом сезоне подряд!. Zenit won the gold medals of MIR RPL for the sixth season in a row!. 25 May 2024. ru.
  24. Web site: Russian Premier League. Late Dzyuba penalty seals Russian Cup for Zenit. 25 July 2020.
  25. Web site: Russian Football Union. Суперфинал FONBET Кубка России LIVE. Гол Алипа приносит "Зениту" победу. Russian Cup Superfinal: Alip goal gives Zenit the victory. 2 June 2024. ru.
  26. Web site: Russian Premier League. "Зенит" обыграл "Локомотив" и стал пятикратным победителем Олимп-Суперкубка России. 7 August 2020. ru.
  27. Web site: Russian Premier League. Zenit canter to second consecutive Super Cup win over error-strewn Lokomotiv. 17 July 2021.
  28. Web site: Russian Premier League. "Зенит" обыграл "Спартак" в Петербурге и завоевал третий OLIMPBET Суперкубок подряд. 9 July 2022. ru.
  29. Web site: Russian Football Union. 2023 Russian Super Cup game report. 15 July 2023. ru.
  30. Web site: Russian Football Union. "Зенит" – обладатель OLIMPBET Суперкубка России-2024. Zenit is the winner of OLIMPBET Russian Super Cup 2024. 13 July 2024. ru.
  31. Web site: Confira a seleção de craques premiada pelo Troféu Mesa Redonda - Gazeta Esportiva . 2023-09-09 . www.gazetaesportiva.com.
  32. Web site: Vencedores do Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão 2015 . 30 November 2015 . 8 December 2015 . Confederação Brasileira de Futebol. pt.
  33. Web site: Итоги Исполкома РФС . 2023-09-14 . Российский футбольный союз . ru-RU.
  34. Web site: Агаларов, Сафонов и Захарян – в списке "33 лучших футболистов" сезона . 2023-09-14 . Российский футбольный союз . ru-RU.
  35. Web site: Russian Premier League. Все лауреаты первой ежегодной премии Winline Герои РПЛ. All winners of the first Winline Heroes of the RPL award. 4 June 2023. 9 June 2023. ru.
  36. Web site: Russian Premier League. Все лауреаты второй премии Winline Герои РПЛ. All winners of the second Winline Heroes of the RPL award. 26 May 2024. 26 May 2024. ru.
  37. Web site: Russian Premier League. Все лауреаты первой ежегодной премии Winline Герои РПЛ. All winners of the first Winline Heroes of the RPL award. 4 June 2023. 9 June 2023. ru.

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