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Zenit · Premier League · Defender · #3 · Brazil · 31 yrs
Douglas Santos plays as a defender for Zenit. Douglas Santos is a Brazilian international, 31 years old, defender, currently at Zenit. Douglas Santos wears shirt number 3 for Zenit. Douglas Santos was born in João Pessoa, Brazil on 1994-03-22. Douglas Santos is 175 cm tall and weighs 69 kg. Douglas Santos's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Super Cup, DFB Pokal, 2. Bundesliga, Premier League, and other leagues. Douglas Santos's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Douglas Santos season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Brazil BRA |
| 2025 | Brazil BRA |
| 2025 |  Zenit ZEN |
| 2024 | Zenit ZEN |
| 2023 | Zenit ZEN |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-04 | € 13M |  Hamburger SV HAM | Zenit ZEN |
| 2016-08-31 | € 6.5M |  Atletico-MG ATL | Hamburger SV HAM |
| 2015-07-21 | € 3M |  Udinese UDI | Atletico-MG ATL |
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Profile as Defender: defensive work. Archetype: Ball-winning midfielder. Season rating 6.8.
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Despite failing to shine at the 2026 World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti has been reaffirmed as Brazil’s head coach. Ahead of the 2030 edition, he has announced the beginning of a new era, making it clear that he will strongly bet on young players. Brazil are coming off a major disappointment at the 2026 World Cup, being eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16. Despite this, they have decided to maintain their strong commitment to Carlo Ancelotti as their coach for the future. Ahead of the 2030 edition, he has already made an important change clear: A new era is beginning. With this, several veterans will end their time with the national team. “We will begin putting together a new team, looking at young players, but without ruling out some of the soccer players who were at the World Cup and who still have a lot to contribute to the national team,” Ancelotti revealed in a CBF statement. With this in mind, not only will Neymar Jr. leave Brazil, but also some other veterans, betting on young stars as his new project. Carlo Ancelotti could give prominence to Endrick and Rayan as the new future leaders of the attack, alongside Vinicius Jr. In addition, Ederson could have more importance as a defensive midfielder, as Casemiro could leave the project by moving to Inter Miami. However, the biggest changes could come in the full-back positions, as Brazil could bet on talent from the Brazilian league, since Danilo and Douglas Santos are already veterans. Amid the transformation of the project, Ancelotti could keep certain veterans such as Marquinhos, Alisson Becker, and Raphinha. Playing in top European leagues, they remain among the best players in their positions ahead of the 2028 Copa América. However, their presence at the 2030 World Cup would depend on their physical continuity and the level they demonstrate. Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, chats with his assistant coach Davide Ancelotti. Brazil’s scoring issues become Ancelotti’s biggest challenge Since Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival, Brazil have notably improved their game, solidifying their defense and midfield. With this, they have recovered their impact in CONMEBOL, becoming difficult to score against. However, the Canarinha still have a major problem to solve: The lack of attacking power. With this in mind, there are very few key pieces to redirect the project. Ahead of the 2030 World Cup, Brazil’s biggest hope would become Endrick. Despite still not managing to become a starter, he returns to Real Madrid looking to become a key figure in the future. If he becomes consistent, he could be the starting striker, as he has already shown he can be differential in the collective game and in his goalscoring ability. However, this scenario depends on his evolution throughout his professional career. Matheus Cunha is the favorite option in attack, as he was Ancelotti’s choice at the 2026 World Cup. However, he is not the most prolific goalscorer, so his differential role would be more as an attacking midfielder. Therefore, Igor Thiago seems to have a new opportunity to shine. After disappointing, he can fight in friendly matches to earn his starting spot. For this, he needs to maintain the great level he demonstrated in the Premier League.
After a highly competitive Round of 32, Brazil and Norway face off, each seeking a victory to advance to the quarterfinals. With this in mind, fans are keeping a close eye on the status of Vinicius Jr. and Erling Haaland, as they are the cornerstones of their respective national teams. Brazil and Norway face each other in the Round of 16, looking to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. While Carlo Ancelotti’s team have established as one of the tournament’s most attacking sides, Ståle Solbakken’s team have proven to be one of the most efficient. Therefore, fans are closely watching the availability of Vinícius Júnior and Erling Haaland, as they are expected to be key figures in attack. Vinícius Júnior will start for Brazil, as he has no injuries or suspensions. As one of the national team’s best players, head coach Carlo Ancelotti builds the attack around him, maximizing his performances. With four goals in the tournament, he arrives highly motivated to score again and reduce the gap to Lionel Messi as the tournament’s top scorer, having been in outstanding form. Erling Haaland will also start for Norway, as he has no injuries or suspensions. In his first edition of the tournament, he has already scored five goals and could continue his pursuit of finishing as the competition’s top scorer. Given his physical power, he could be crucial on the counterattack against Brazil, as he is extremely dangerous when running into space, allowing him to reach the opposition’s penalty area with ease and put his team ahead. Both national teams will have a notable clash of playing styles in the Round of 16. Vinícius’ team could look to maintain their high press and ball possession as their main attacking principles, creating space in the opposition’s defense. Haaland’s team could stick to their defensive approach, remaining compact at the back. However, they could launch efficient counterattacks through Martin Ødegaard and Antonio Nusa to find Erling in the penalty area. Gabriel Martinelli #22 of Brazil celebrates with teammates after the 2-1 win. Brazil confirmed lineup vs Norway Brazil remain one of the top contenders, imposing their attacking style of play. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti will be able to count on Neymar, but has lost Lucas Paquetá through injury. Despite this, they will keep a lineup similar to the one used in previous matches. However, the key will be in attack, as they need to be much more efficient in front of goal, with Norway capable of making the match much more difficult. With this in mind, Brazil will lineup as follows: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Rayan, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinicius Jr; Matheus Cunha. Norway confirmed lineup vs Brazil Unlike Brazil, Norway have their entire squad available with no injuries. Although Julian Ryerson had been dealing with physical issues, he has already recovered and will be a starter to training. Head coach Ståle Solbakken will stick with the same tactical approach, looking to remain efficient. In addition, Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa will be the difference-makers against Carlo Ancelotti’s team. Considering this, Norway will play as follows: Örjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjörn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe; Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.
Brazil and Japan will face off in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. After shining on offense, Carlo Ancelotti’s team enters the match as clear favorites. As a result, fans are keeping a close eye on Vinicius Jr.’s status, as he could be the difference-maker. Brazil face Japan in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. After impressive performances against Scotland and Haiti, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will look to maintain their attacking threat. However, Hajime Moriyasu’s team could make things difficult, as they are capable of defending brilliantly in a low block and breaking quickly on the counterattack. Because of this, fans are closely watching Vinícius Jr.’s status ahead of the match. Vinícius Jr. will start for Brazil vs Japan, as he has no injuries or suspensions. After being the team’s best player in the last three matches, he will look to make the difference once again. In addition, he is aiming to close the gap on Lionel Messi in the top scorer list, as he already has four goals. Coming off a heavily criticized season, he is expected to be the most decisive player for the national team, leading the attack brilliantly. Under Hajime Moriyasu, Japan have remained highly competitive. They know how to adapt perfectly to their opponents. Therefore, they could excel in a defensive low block against Brazil, making life difficult for Vinícius Jr. In addition, they are very quick on the counterattack, using short passes to advance into the opposition’s half. There, Daizen Maeda will be the difference-maker, as Takefusa Kubo will once again be unavailable. Relying on ball possession and a high press, Brazil have established as one of the best attacking teams at the 2026 World Cup. To do so, Vinícius Jr. is key, as his dribbling ability and goalscoring threat make him the difference-maker. In addition, Casemiro, Gabriel Magalhães, and Marquinhos need to shine defensively, as Japan could look to take advantage of any mistake to threaten on the counterattack. Vinicius Junior #7 of Brazil scores against Haiti. Brazil confirmed lineup vs Japan Brazil arrive as the clear favorites to defeat Japan. To do so, head coach Carlo Ancelotti will repeat the same lineup that has performed so well throughout the tournament. Vinícius Jr. will be the cornerstone of the team, having stood out in every match. Although Neymar Jr. will be available, he could come off the bench. Beyond the attack, defensive solidity will be the other challenge, as they need to counter Japan’s counterattacks. Considering this, Brazil will lineup as follows: Alisson Becker; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Jr. Japan confirmed lineup vs Brazil Japan will look to surprise Brazil. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu faces a major challenge, as he will not be able to count on Takefusa Kubo. Nevertheless, Daizen Maeda will look to be the difference-maker once again in the attack. In addition, Keito Nakamura will be key to breaking Brazil’s defensive line on the counterattack. Therefore, they will need to be very efficient. With this in mind, Japan will play as follows: Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, Hiroki Ito; Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Kaishu Sano; Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda; Ayase Ueda.
Brazil is chasing the top spot in Group C against Scotland, turning the presence of star Vinicius Junior into a focal point of the conversation. Brazil and Scotland are clashing this Wednesday, June 24th, for Matchday 3 of Group C at the 2026 World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. In a crucial game to secure first place and avoid dropping to second in the group, questions regarding the presence of Vinicius Junior have started to arise. Vinicius Junior has been included in the starting lineup against Scotland. After finding the back of the net and delivering an assist against Haiti, the Real Madrid winger was subbed off in the 81st minute to preserve his fitness for this final game of the group phase. The Canarinha head into the clash on a high note after a dominant 3-0 win against Haiti, which officially secured their qualification to the next phase. On the other hand, Scotland suffered a tough 1-0 defeat against Morocco and will now look to pull off an upset against Brazil to keep their own knockout hopes alive. At the moment, Brazil and Morocco lead Group C with four points each, while Scotland sits in third with three points, and Haiti is at the bottom with zero. With both group matches kicking off simultaneously at 6:00 PM ET, the high-stakes race for the top spot is officially on. Vinicius Junior #7 of Brazil scores against Haiti. All eyes on Neymar’s return While Brazil’s primary goal is locking up the top spot in Group C, anticipation is building around Neymar making his first appearance in this tournament to mark his fourth career World Cup. Due to a lingering injury, he was sidelined for the matches against Morocco and Haiti, but he has now rejoined the main group and is fit to feature. In Tuesday’s press conference, head coach Carlo Ancelotti addressed the superstar’s physical condition: “Neymar is available, he worked well this week and prepared well for the match. We are all very happy, his quality can bring a lot to the team. He can play the 90 minutes, he is doing well, he worked very well and trained well. I am very happy with him.“ Confirmed lineups for Scotland and Brazil Scotland’s confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Angus Gunn; Nathan Patterson, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Andrew Robertson; Kenny McLean, Lewis Ferguson, Scott McTominay; Ben Gannon-Doak, Lawrence Shankland, John McGinn.Head coach: Steve Clarke. Brazil’s confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro; Rayan, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius Junior; Matheus Cunha.Head coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Brazil and Morocco face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and all eyes are on Vinicius Junior. Brazil and Morocco begin their journey in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what promises to be one of the most intriguing matches of the tournament’s opening stage. Vinicius Junior will be one of the forwards for the South American side. The match will be played this Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will be officiated by Slovenia’s Slavko Vincic. It is the opening match of Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti, who will face each other later on Saturday. After one year in charge of Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti will face his first major international challenge. He was hired as the highest-paid coach among all national teams in the world precisely to reach this moment, with the goal of guiding Brazil to their first World Cup title in 24 years. To achieve that, the Italian manager will look to maximize the strengths of his two biggest stars, Vinicius and Raphinha, on the wings, supported by the quality and experience of players such as Casemiro and Marquinhos in defensive roles. Carlo Ancelloti, head coach of Brazil. But the challenge will be far from easy, as Morocco are determined to replicate — and even improve on — their run at Qatar 2022, where they reached the semifinals. To do so, they will rely on several stars from that squad, alongside young talents who have emerged in recent years, such as Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz. Brazil lineup After experimenting with several options in recent weeks, Carlo Ancelotti appears to have abandoned the idea of playing with four forwards and will instead reinforce the midfield to give his side greater control of possession, with Lucas Paqueta joining Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes. With that in mind, Brazil’s confirmed lineup is: Alisson; Ibañez, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes; Douglas Santos, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta; Raphinha, Igor Thiago, Vinicius Junior. Morocco lineup Morocco suffered a major setback over the past week when two of their top players were ruled out of the World Cup: winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd were sidelined with injuries and replaced in the squad by Amine Sbai and Marwane Saadane. With that in mind, Morocco’s confirmed lineup is: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui; A. Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui; Brahim Diaz, Azzedine Ounahi, B.E. Khannouss; Ismael Saibari.
Brazil and Egypt are set to meet in one of the final tune-up matches before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with much of the attention focused on Neymar. Brazil are just one week away from their debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and, as a final test before that challenge, they will face Egypt in an international friendly on Saturday. Neymar will not be part of the squad as he continues the final stages of his recovery from a calf injury. Carlo Ancelotti was optimistic this week when discussing Ney’s physical progress. “He is doing excellent individual work,” said the coach before explaining that the forward will undergo medical tests on Saturday to assess his current condition. “If everything goes well, he will rejoin the main group next week.” Beyond Neymar’s situation, Brazil have an interesting test ahead as they look to gauge their form before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Last weekend’s friendly against Panama, despite ending in a convincing 6-2 victory, raised some concerns about the team’s overall play, considering the starters held only a 2-1 lead at halftime before the substitutes shined in the second half. This Saturday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, the South American giants will face a much tougher challenge against Egypt. Mohamed Salah and his teammates have proven to be a difficult opponent and will force Brazil to raise their level if they want a positive result. Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil. Confirmed Brazil lineup In addition to Neymar’s absence, Carlo Ancelotti will be without a few other players who are still working their way back to full fitness ahead of the World Cup. That includes Gabriel Magalhaes, who played in the UEFA Champions League final with Arsenal just one week ago and will be on the bench. With that in mind, the confirmed lineup to face Egypt is: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta; Raphinha, Igor Thiago, Vinicius Junior. Confirmed Egypt lineup Egypt will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Monday, June 15, against Belgium in Group G, making this match against Brazil their final tune-up before official competition begins in North America after last week’s 1-0 win over Russia. The confirmed lineup selected by head coach Hossam Hassan is: Mostafa Shobeir; Ahmed Fattouh, Hamdy Fathy, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany; Marwan Ateya, Mohanad Lasheen, Mostafa Ziko, Trezeguet, Haissem Hassan, Omar Marmoush.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has delivered an encouraging injury update regarding Neymar, offering fans hope just days before their 2026 World Cup debut against Morocco. With the 2026 World Cup rapidly approaching, Neymar is currently on a specialized training program to recover from a Grade II calf muscle strain. Amid mounting concerns over the superstar’s availability, manager Carlo Ancelotti offered a highly reassuring fitness update during his latest press appearance. “I think Neymar’s situation is very clear. He is doing excellent individual work. Tomorrow (Saturday) he will undergo an MRI, and if everything goes well, he will rejoin the main group next week,” Ancelotti confirmed during his press conference. While the rest of the Brazilian squad travels to Cleveland on Friday to face Egypt in their final pre-tournament friendly on Saturday, Neymar will not be making the trip. Instead, he will remain at the team’s base camp in New Jersey to continue his focused rehabilitation process. The former Barcelona forward was named on the bench during Brazil‘s emphatic 6–2 victory over Panama in their emotional Maracana send-off match. However, he did not see any minutes on the pitch, as the medical staff is entirely prioritizing his long-term availability for the World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti atualiza a situação de Neymar e espera retorno aos treinos com o grupo na próxima semana.📸 Rafael Ribeiro/CBF#futebol #selecaobrasileira #ge2026 #ancelotti #neymar pic.twitter.com/vGdLMXN4KB— ge (@geglobo) June 5, 2026 While the national team brass desperately wants Neymar on the pitch for their June 13 opener against Morocco, Ancelotti recently reiterated that they will not rush his recovery. The Italian tactician emphasized that if Neymar is not 100% ready for the opening match, the staff will simply focus on getting him in peak condition for their second Group C fixture against Haiti on Friday, June 19. Ancelotti to rest some players in final friendly Carlo Ancelotti opted not to reveal his full starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Egypt, but he guaranteed that he would be resting Gabriel Magalhaes. The manager noted that the center-back showed signs of heavy fatigue following his grueling shifts for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final. Flamengo’s Leo Pereira is expected to step into the heart of the defense to replace Gabriel. Additionally, tactical tweaks during recent training sessions suggest further squad rotation, with Bournemouth’s Rayan filling in for Lucas Paqueta in midfield and Douglas Santos slotting into the left-back position in place of Alex Sandro.
Endrick has been singled out by Brazil legend Cafu as a player to watch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil will travel to the United States in the coming days to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will be chasing a record sixth title. One of the newcomers in the squad will be Endrick, a player in whom Cafu has placed great faith. “I see all the players in the Brazil national team doing well, especially Endrick. I personally have a lot of confidence in him,” Cafu said in a recent interview with Marca. “I believe Endrick will be the big breakout star for Brazil.” The 19-year-old forward earned a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans after an outstanding half-season with Olympique Lyonnais. He joined the French club on loan from Real Madrid, where he had limited opportunities, and quickly showcased his talent. With Lyon, he recorded eight goals and eight assists in 21 appearances across Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Europa League. Those performances proved decisive in securing Endrick a place among the 26 players traveling to the World Cup. He had not been included in any of Ancelotti’s previous squads and only received his first opportunity during the March FIFA window, when he played 14 minutes against Croatia and provided two assists. Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, reacts Endrick set for World Cup debut At just 19 years old, Endrick is set to make his World Cup debut. Among the 26 players selected by Carlo Ancelotti, there are 11 who have never previously appeared in a FIFA tournament: Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Wesley, Danilo, Igor Thiago, Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Rayan, and Endrick. Cafu confident in Vinicius and Ancelotti In the same interview, Cafu expressed optimism about the impact Vinicius Junior can have for Brazil, despite not yet matching his Real Madrid form at the international level. “Vinicius had a great season,” the former defender said. “It’s important that he enjoys himself. If he’s happy, he’s going to help the Brazil national team.” Along the same lines, the two-time World Cup champion praised the head coach: “The important thing is for Brazil to add another star to its jersey, regardless of who the coach is. Ancelotti is an experienced coach who knows how to handle this type of competition and can bring a lot of joy to the Brazilian people.”
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