History and achievements
Santos FC is a Brazilian football club located in Santos, São Paulo. It is one of the top four teams that compete in the state league of São Paulo and the Brasileirão. The derby between São Paulo and Santos goes under the name of San-São. It is one of the fiercest encounters in Brazil due to fans` unsporting behavior.
The club was formed on April 14, 1912 in a meeting called by a group of football enthusiasts, and has been proudly representing the city of Santos ever since. This year Santos FC is celebrating its 100th birthday.
The Brazilian giant has sealed 20 state league titles, 8 Brazilian championships and 3 Copa Libertadores Cups. The 1961/1962 campaign saw the club claimed the continental treble. In 2011 the team would surge to a spectacular double, clutching Paulistão and Copa Libertadores medals.
It is here that Pelé, the King of Football, made his name. Now another Brazilian talent Neymar shows his good composure by scoring amazing goals for the club.
In 1987 Santos initiated the formation of the Club of the 13 which comprises 20 biggest Brazilian football clubs.
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Club top players
№ | Name and surname | Role | Ranking | Age | Weight | Height | Country |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bryan Ruiz | forward |
4 |
38 years | 79 kg | 188 cm | Costa Rica |
2 | Elano | midfielder |
1 |
42 years | 65 kg | 174 cm | Brazil |
3 | Eugenio Mena | defender |
0 |
35 years | 174 cm | Chile | |
4 | Edu Dracena | defender |
0 |
42 years | 82 kg | 187 cm | Brazil |
5 | Léo | defender |
0 |
48 years | 67 kg | 169 cm | Brazil |
6 | Durval | defender |
0 |
43 years | 84 kg | 185 cm | Brazil |
7 | Henrique | midfielder |
0 |
38 years | 75 kg | 180 cm | Brazil |
8 | Aranha | goalkeeper |
0 |
43 years | 99 kg | 193 cm | Brazil |
9 | Vladimir | goalkeeper |
0 |
34 years | 91 kg | 190 cm | Brazil |
10 | Rafael Galhardo | defender |
0 |
32 years | 70 kg | 176 cm | Brazil |
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