Pablo Santos (footballer)
Brazilian footballer
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Pablo Renan dos Santos (born 18 March 1992), sometimes known simply as Pablo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender.[1]
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Pablo with Rubin Kazan in 2020 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pablo Renan dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Tomé-Açu, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2017 | Paysandu | 124 | (8) |
| 2017–2018 | Marítimo | 25 | (1) |
| 2018–2022 | Braga | 30 | (2) |
| 2020 | → Rubin Kazan (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Hatayspor (loan) | 36 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → Moreirense (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Al-Raed | 17 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Noah | 13 | (4) |
| 2025–2026 | Punjab | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 February 2025 | |||
Football career
Born in Tomé-Açu, Pará, Santos began his career at Paysandu in his native state. He played six national campaigns for the club, between Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and Série C.
On 23 June 2017, he moved to Portuguese club Marítimo, on the recommendation of Raul Silva of the same state.[2] He played 25 total games in his one season on the island of Madeira, and scored in their 3–2 home Primeira Liga win over Vitória de Guimarães on 24 February 2018.[3]
Santos moved to Braga in the same league on 9 July 2018, on a five-year deal.[4] In his first league game on 19 August he scored the opening goal away to Santa Clara as his new team led 3–0 at half-time, but drew the game 3–3.[5]
On 30 January 2020, he joined Russian Premier League club Rubin Kazan on loan with an option to buy.[6] He left Rubin upon the end of his loan term on 23 July 2020.[7]
On 19 August 2020, Santos joined Turkish Süper Lig side Hatayspor on a season-long loan deal.[8]
On 28 August 2021, he moved on loan to Moreirense for the 2021–22 season.[9]
On 25 July 2022, Santos joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Raed.[10]
On 30 January 2024, Armenian Premier League club Noah announced the signing of Santos.[11] On 18 January 2025, Noah announced that Santos had left the club at the end of his contract.[12]
On 21 October 2025, Santos joined Indian Super League club Punjab FC.[13]