Raúl Ricardo dos Santos González (19 April 1967 – 4 July 2024) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raúl Ricardo dos Santos González[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Date of death | 4 July 2024 (aged 57) | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1990 | Basáñez | ||
| 1991–1992 | Defensor Sporting | ||
| 1992–1994 | Albacete | 46 | (15) |
| 1994–1996 | Villarreal | 36 | (12) |
| 1996 | Defensor Sporting | ||
| 1997 | Bolivar | ||
| 1998 | Progreso | ||
| 1999 | Cerro | ||
| International career | |||
| 1992–1993 | Uruguay | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editDos Santos began his career in his native Uruguay, playing for Basáñez. In 1991, Dos Santos signed for Defensor Sporting, playing for the club for a year. In 1992, Dos Santos moved to Spain, signing for Albacete. During his time with the La Liga team, Dos Santos scored 15 league goals in 46 games. In 1994, Dos Santos signed for Segunda División club Villarreal. During his two seasons with Villarreal, Dos Santos played 36 league games, scoring twelve times.[1] In 1996, returned to Uruguay, re-signing for former club Defensor Sporting. In 1997, Dos Santos moved to Bolivia, signing for Bolivar. After a season with Bolivar, Dos Santos returned to Uruguay, signing for Progreso. In 1999, Dos Santos played for Cerro before his retirement.[2]
International career
editDos Santos represented Uruguay twice, making his debut against Poland on 29 November 1992.[3]
Death
editDos Santos died from pancreatic cancer in his native Uruguay on 4 July 2024, aged 57.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Dos Santos". BDFutbol. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Raul Ricardo Dos Santos" (in Spanish). Base de Datos del Futbol Argentino. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Ricardo Dos Santos" (in Spanish). Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Muere 'El loco' Dos Santos, exjugador del Albacete, a los 57 años (in Spanish)
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