Carlos Alberto Santos facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Alberto Souza dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | December 9, 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Vianópolis, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 7 de Abril (coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1981–1986 | Goiás | ||
| 1987 | Novorizontino | ||
| 1987–1992 | Botafogo | ||
| 1992–1995 | Kashima Antlers | ||
| 1995–2000 | Shimizu S-Pulse | ||
| 2001 | Vissel Kobe | ||
| 2003 | Thespa Kusatsu | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2006–2007 | Botafogo (U-20) | ||
| 2015 | Angra dos Reis | ||
| 2017– | 7 de Abril | ||
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Carlos Alberto Souza dos Santos, often called Santos, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on December 9, 1960. After a great career playing football, he became a manager (coach) for different teams.
Santos played nearly 200 games in Brazil's top football league, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He played for famous clubs like Goiás and Botafogo.
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Playing in Japan
In 1992, Santos moved to Japan to play for Kashima Antlers. This was a big step in his career.
Success with Kashima Antlers
In 1993, Santos was a key player for Kashima Antlers. He helped them win the first stage of the J1 League championship. Because of his amazing performance, he was chosen for the 1993 J.League Team of the Year. This award goes to the best players in the league.
Time with Shimizu S-Pulse
After leaving Kashima Antlers in 1995, Santos joined Shimizu S-Pulse. He played there for five and a half years.
Winning the J.League Cup
In 1996, Santos helped Shimizu S-Pulse win the J.League Cup. This is a major tournament in Japanese football. For his excellent play, he was named the J. League Cup MVP (Most Valuable Player). This means he was considered the best player in the entire tournament!
Career Highlights
Santos had a long and successful career. He played many games and scored goals for his teams. He was known for his skills as a midfielder.
Honors and Awards
Santos received several important awards during his career:
- J.League Best Eleven - 1993: This award recognizes him as one of the best players in the J.League.
- J. League Cup MVP - 1996: He was the most valuable player in the J.League Cup.
- J. League Meritoriousness Player Award - 2002: This award honored his long and successful contributions to Japanese football.
See also
- In Spanish: Carlos Alberto Souza dos Santos para niños
