Place of birth Sao Paulo, Brazil Name Gerson Santos Position Midfielder 2006–2008 VCU Rams Current team Richmond Kickers | Number 8 Height 1.85 m Playing position Role Footballer | |
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Full name Gerson Pereira dos Santos Filho Date of birth (1982-06-15) June 15, 1982 (age 33) Education Virginia Commonwealth University | ||
Dos Santos and Delicâte's Goals vs Wilmington
Gerson dos Santos (born June 15, 1982 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian footballer who played for Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.
Contents
- Dos Santos and Delictes Goals vs Wilmington
- College and Amateur
- Professional
- Richmond Kickers
- References
College and Amateur
Dos Santos played for several youth clubs in his native Brazil, including C.A. Juventus and Foz Cataratas E.C., before moving to the United States in 2005 to attend and play college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University. He made 45 appearances with the VCU Rams over three seasons, scoring 10 goals and 9 assists, earning All-CAA First Team honors in his sophomore season, and being named co-Player of the Year in his serior year.
Dos Santos also spent the 2007 season with Richmond Kickers Future in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Dos Santos graduated from college one year early and turned professional in 2009 when he signed with the Richmond Kickers in the USL Second Division. He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009 in Richmond's 2-2 opening day tie with the Harrisburg City Islanders, and helped the Kickers to the 2009 USL Second Division championship.