Christian Santos facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 March 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.84 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Rayo Majadahonda | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SV Lippstadt | |||
| 2003–2007 | Arminia Bielefeld | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2011 | Arminia Bielefeld II | 78 | (28) |
| 2011–2013 | Eupen | 58 | (25) |
| 2013–2014 | Waasland-Beveren | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | NEC | 71 | (43) |
| 2016–2018 | Alavés | 31 | (5) |
| 2018–2020 | Deportivo La Coruña | 48 | (9) |
| 2020–2021 | VfL Osnabrück | 29 | (8) |
| 2021–2022 | Colo-Colo | 13 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Juve Stabia | 14 | (2) |
| 2023 | Unionistas | 14 | (4) |
| 2023 | Universidad Central | 8 | (0) |
| 2024 | Arenteiro | 13 | (4) |
| 2024– | Rayo Majadahonda | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015– | Venezuela | 13 | (1) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Christian Robert Santos Kwasniewski (born on March 24, 1988) is a professional footballer from Venezuela. He plays as a forward, which means he is usually one of the main players who tries to score goals. Currently, he plays for Rayo Majadahonda.
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Christian Santos's Football Journey
Christian Santos was born in Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela. When he was six years old, his family moved to Germany because of his father's new job. This is where his football adventure truly began.
Starting Out in Germany
Christian started playing football at a club called SV Lippstadt. Later, in 2003, he joined Arminia Bielefeld. He played for their reserve team, Arminia Bielefeld II, making his first senior appearance in 2007. He scored his first goal for the team in 2009. He stayed with Arminia Bielefeld until 2011.
Playing in Belgium
In 2011, Christian moved to Belgium and signed with KAS Eupen, a team in the Belgian Second Division. He had two successful seasons there, scoring 15 goals in his first year and 10 goals in his second.
After Eupen, he joined Waasland-Beveren in the Belgian Pro League in 2013. However, he faced a tough time there due to a serious knee injury, which prevented him from playing any matches.
Success in the Netherlands with NEC
In July 2014, Christian got a chance to play for NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands. He joined them after showing his skills during a trial. He made his professional debut in August 2014.
He quickly became a key player for NEC. In the 2014–15 season, he scored 23 goals in 34 games. His amazing performance helped his team win the league and get promoted to the Eredivisie, which is the top football league in the Netherlands. He scored two goals in several matches, showing his scoring power.
When NEC moved up to the Eredivisie, Christian continued to shine. He scored his first goals in the top league in September 2015, netting two goals in one game. He finished that season with 16 goals in 30 matches.
Moving to Spain: Alavés and Deportivo La Coruña
In 2016, Christian moved to Spain and joined Deportivo Alavés. This team had just been promoted to La Liga, Spain's top football league. He made his debut in August 2016.
Two years later, in 2018, he signed a two-year deal with Deportivo de La Coruña. He scored important goals for them, often coming off the bench to make a big impact in the final minutes of games.
Later Career Clubs
After his time in Spain, Christian returned to Germany in September 2020 to play for VfL Osnabrück in the 2. Bundesliga.
In 2021, he moved to South America, joining Colo-Colo in Chile. He played 13 games and scored one goal before leaving the club in June 2022.
Later in 2022, Christian signed with Juve Stabia in Italy's third-tier league, Serie C. In 2023, he returned to Spain to play for Unionistas and then for CD Arenteiro. In September 2024, he joined Rayo Majadahonda.
Playing for Venezuela
Christian Santos was allowed to play for the Venezuela national team in January 2015. He made his first international appearance in March 2015 in a friendly match against Jamaica.
He scored his first goal for Venezuela on October 13, 2015, during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Brazil.
Christian was also part of Venezuela's team for the Copa America Centenario in 2016, a big international tournament. He played one match in that competition against Mexico.
International Goals
Here are the goals Christian Santos has scored for Venezuela:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 October 2015 | Castelão, Fortaleza, Brazil |  Brazil |
1–2 | 1–3 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers |
Awards and Achievements
Christian Santos has won one major title in his career:
- NEC
- Eerste Divisie: 2014–15 (This means his team won the second-highest football league in the Netherlands in the 2014–15 season).
See also
In Spanish: Christian Santos para niños
