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name

Thiago dos Santos

pronunciation

Thee-AH-go San-tose

height

5' 11"

weight

172 lbs

date_of_birth

9.5.1989 (36)

birthplace

Curitiba, Parana Brazil

position

midfielder

position_detailed

defensive midfielder

preferred_side

centre

roster_category

senior

player_category

international
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HOW ACQUIRED: Signed using Targeted Allocation Money on a permanent transfer from Palmeiras on December 5, 2019.

From championship experience to midfield leadership, Thiago made an immediate impact in his first season with FC Dallas a vital cog in the engine room.

OUTSIDE MLS: Santos joined FC Dallas after spending five seasons in the Brazilian first division, Campeonato Brasileiro, competing for Palmerias since 2015. He has also played for América-MG from 2014-2015. Santos has six goals in 180 appearances for the Brazilian club and was a critical part of Palmeiras’ 2016 and 2018 Brazilian Championship titles.