Júnior Santos
Atlético Mineiro - MG/F/
BrazilPlayer Info
Júnior Santos is a powerful and physical Brazilian forward currently leading the line for Atletico Mineiro. Born on October 11, 1994, the 31-year-old striker stands at an imposing 188 cm and combines his height with significant strength, making him a constant aerial threat in the box. His career began in the youth ranks of Brazilian football before he made his professional breakthrough. He has since developed into a reliable goal-scoring presence, with his most notable spell coming at Atletico Mineiro, where his hold-up play and finishing have been crucial. While a full list of honors is still developing, his contributions have been vital in domestic campaigns. Known for his work rate and physicality, Júnior Santos embodies the modern target man, using his frame to shield the ball and bring teammates into play, making him a valued asset in Brazil's top flight.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/12/30
Botafogo - RJ
Atlético Mineiro - MGLoan Ended
2026/03/05
Atlético Mineiro - MGBotafogo - RJLoan
2025/01/23
Botafogo - RJAtlético Mineiro - MG7600000€
Transfer
2023/03/30
FortalezaBotafogo - RJ200000€
Transfer
2023/01/19
Sanfrecce HiroshimaFortaleza650000€
Transfer
2022/12/30
Botafogo - RJSanfrecce HiroshimaLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Atlético Mineiro - MG
Brazilian Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
34
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
6
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0