In this Portuguese name, "Neto" is a generational suffix meaning "grandson", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father and grandfather, like "III" in English.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:36, 17 July 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:18, 7 August 2021 (UTC)
Santos made his professional debut on 17 November 2012, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Criciúma, for the Série B championship.[2] In 2013, he was promoted to second-choice, only behind Wéverton.
Santos remained as a backup to Weverton in the following seasons. In 2018, as the latter departed to Palmeiras, he became an undisputed starter. On 18 April of that year, he extended his contract until October 2020.[4]
Flamengo
On 3 April 2022, Flamengo announced the signing of Santos on a contract until December 2025.[5]
^"Santos é o novo goleiro do Mengão" [Santos is the new goalkeeper of the Mengão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). CR Flamengo. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.