David Santos Şamaxı Scout Report
David Santos
Quick Answer
David Santos is a 1.91m Brazilian centre-back who started at Grêmio Anápolis in Brazil, then played for Penafiel, Braga B, Felgueiras 1932, Montalegre, Lusitânia Lourosa and Sporting da Covilhã in Portugal before joining Şamaxı as a free agent on 10 July 2025. His biggest strength is broad club experience across several tiers of Portuguese football and a natural aerial advantage from his physical frame; the key watch point is that he has not yet built a large sample in the Azerbaijan league during his first season at Şamaxı.
Player Info Card
| Full name | David Thomaz dos Santos Oliveira |
| Date of birth | 14 October 2001 |
| Age | 24 |
| Place of birth | Rosário, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Primary position | Centre-Back |
| Shirt number | Unknown |
| Current club | Şamaxı (10 July 2025) |
| Contract status | Unknown |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| — | Grêmio Anápolis | Brazil |
| — | Penafiel | Portugal |
| — | Braga B | Portugal |
| — | Felgueiras 1932 | Portugal |
| — | Montalegre | Portugal |
| — | Lusitânia Lourosa | Portugal |
| — | Sporting da Covilhã | Portugal |
| 2025-present | Şamaxı | Azerbaijan Premier League — since 10 July 2025 |
Born in Rosário, Brazil, Santos began his career at home with Grêmio Anápolis before moving to Portugal to play for Penafiel, Braga’s B team, Felgueiras 1932, Montalegre, Lusitânia Lourosa and Sporting da Covilhã. He moved to Azerbaijan as a free agent on 10 July 2025, joining Şamaxı. At 191cm he is one of the tallest defenders in the squad.
Playing Style & Assessment
Santos uses his physical frame effectively in aerial duels and penalty-area defending, standing out for the positional discipline he developed in Portuguese football.
Strengths
- Multi-club experience in Portugal — Having played for seven different Portuguese clubs points to broad experience in a technically demanding league environment.
- Physical height advantage — At 191cm he has a significant edge in aerial duels and penalty-box defending.
- Free-transfer flexibility — Joining as a free agent means the club invested in him without financial risk.
Development Areas
- New to Şamaxı — Having joined in July 2025, he has not yet built a large sample in the Azerbaijan league.
- Frequent club changes — Moving between seven different clubs across his career points to a fragmented path toward becoming a long-term core player in one system.
- Contract and market value uncertainty — No clear public information on his contract expiry creates a degree of uncertainty for club planning.
Level Projection
Verdict: A Brazilian centre-back with multi-club experience in Portuguese football who stands out for his physical frame; could be assessed as a rotation option or development transfer for lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking aerial strength and penalty-area defending.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation / development transfer |
| Primary role | Centre-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Multi-club experience in Portugal |
| Key risk | New to Şamaxı |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Santos? A 191cm Brazilian centre-back who played for seven Portuguese clubs before joining Şamaxı in July 2025.
Which club did David Santos join Şamaxı from? He left Sporting da Covilhã in Portugal and joined Şamaxı as a free agent on 10 July 2025.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — David (footballer, born 2001)
- Soccerway — David Santos profile and transfer history
- Transfermarkt — David Santos player data
