# Thiago Santos

> Defender · Brazil · [Coritiba](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1709) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/46722)

## Quick facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Age | 36 |
| Date of birth | 1989-09-05 |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Position | Defender |
| Jersey | #21 |
| Height | 181 cm |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Current club | [Coritiba](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1709) |
| Competition | [Serie A](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/29) |

## Season snapshot

| Metric | Value |
| --- | ---: |
| Season | 2026 |
| Competition | Serie A |
| Appearances | 11 |
| Minutes | 446 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Average rating | 6.66 |

## Last matches

| Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Sat 30 May | Serie A | Flamengo | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 | — | 6.80 |
| Mon 25 May | Serie A | Bahia | 78 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.77 |
| Sun 17 May | Serie A | Santos | 84 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.18 |
| Sat 2 May | Serie A | Vitória | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.28 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Serie A | Grêmio | 78 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.79 |

## Availability

- **suspension** (Suspended) — since 2023-10-22

## Profile

### Veteran centre-back with limited minutes and suspension

## Profile
Thiago Santos is a 36-year-old Brazilian defender who is registered with Coritiba, brought in as an experienced defensive option and depth piece for the squad[^fact-1].

## Season form
Playing time this season has been scarce: eight appearances amounting to 221 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. That deployment profile points to a role largely off the bench or used in short, situational spells rather than as a regular 90-minute starter[^fact-2]. Output has been measured accordingly — the provider rating averages 6.52 across the season, a middling figure that reflects limited minutes to influence matches[^fact-3]. There are no specific attacking metrics (xG/xA) provided to supplement the picture; conclusions must be drawn from the trimmed volume and the average rating[^fact-2][^fact-3].

## Availability & momentum
Currently sidelined through suspension, which halts any momentum that might have been building from sporadic appearances[^fact-4]. That suspension is the clearest constraint on immediate selection and removes Santos from contention until the ban is served, interrupting any run of minutes or chances to change his season narrative[^fact-4]. With only 221 minutes logged this term, the suspension amplifies an already low-base sample size and makes form assessment fragile[^fact-2].

## What to watch
Coritiba’s next fixture for which Santos is listed is scheduled for 2026-05-17T14:00:00+00:00; monitoring his eligibility after the suspension is the primary variable for short-term selection questions[^fact-5]. If the suspension ends before that match and the technical staff elect to reintroduce him, the profile suggests a low-probability, low-duration cameo given his season minutes total to date[^fact-2]. The tight data set — eight appearances, 221 minutes, provider rating 6.52 — makes any short-term spike in influence unlikely without a clear change in deployment or an extended run of starts[^fact-2][^fact-3]. For analysts tracking value from veteran defenders, the main things to watch are the suspension outcome and whether minutes suddenly increase beyond the current short-appearance pattern[^fact-4][^fact-2].

### Cited facts

[^fact-1]: **Identity** — 36 years old · Brazil · Defender · current club Coritiba.
[^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 8 appearances (2026), 221 minutes on the pitch.
[^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.52 across the season.
[^fact-4]: **Availability** — Currently sidelined (suspension — Suspended).
[^fact-5]: **Next fixture** — Next: Santos on 2026-05-17T14:00:00+00:00.

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