Ademir Santos(三渡洲 アデミール, Santosu Ademīru; born March 28, 1968) is a Brazilian former football player who moved to Japan at age 16 to complete his high school studies and obtained his Japanese citizenship in 1995. His son Maito Santos is also former footballer.

Playing career

Santos was born in Bahia, Brazil on March 28, 1968. In May 1985, he moved to Japan and entered high school in Japan. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Soccer League club Yamaha Motors in 1987. He played in 30 matches as offensive midfielder. In 1992, he moved to new J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse. However he could hardly play in the games due to restrictions on foreign players. In September 1995, he obtained his Japanese citizenship. However he could hardly play in the games due to injuries. He retired at the end of the 1996 season.

Club statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
1987/88Yamaha MotorsJSL Division 1121121
1988/89102131
1989/90500050
1990/9112100121
1992Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League-001010
199320000020
199400100010
19958200-82
199610000010
Total4141031455

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