Georges Santos: profile
Georges Santos (born 15 August 1970 in Marseille, France) is a retired Cape Verdean footballer who played as a defender.
Santos made the step into senior football with AS Beauvais Oise in 1991. He played for 15 clubs in 2 countries between 1991 and 2009. His most appearances came at Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2004–2006), where he made 74 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 291 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Santos represented Cape Verde (2002–2004), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Marseille has produced 91 footballers in our database, including Samir Nasri, Jordan Ayew and Lassad Nouioui.
Nationality explained: Why does Georges Santos play for Cape Verde?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 32)
- Club career
- 1991–2009 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (16 in 291)
- Latest move
- Farsley Celtic F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Oussama Assaidi, Clinton Njie and Mbark Boussoufa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1993 |  AS Beauvais Oise |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1993–1994 | Valenciennes F.C. |
Ligue 2 | – | – |
| 1994–1996 | AS Beauvais Oise |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1996–1998 | Sporting Toulon Var |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 1998–2000 |  Tranmere Rovers F.C. |
EFL League Two | 47 | 2 |
| 2000 | West Bromwich Albion F.C. |
EFL Championship | 8 | 0 |
| 2000–2002 | Sheffield United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 61 | 6 |
| 2002–2003 | Grimsby Town F.C. |
EFL League Two | 26 | 1 |
| 2003–2004 | Ipswich Town F.C. |
Premier League | 34 | 1 |
| 2004–2006 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 74 | 6 |
| 2006–2007 | Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |
Premier League | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | Chesterfield F.C. |
EFL League Two | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Oxford United F.C. |
EFL League One | 3 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Alfreton Town F.C. |
National League North | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | Farsley Celtic F.C. |
Northern Premier League Division One North | 17 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | Fleetwood Town F.C. |
EFL League Two | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 291 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  Cape Verde |
Senior | – | – |
| 2002–2004 | Cape Verde |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Georges Santos?
Georges Santos was born on 15 August 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Georges Santos born?
Georges Santos was born in Marseille, France.
Which national team does Georges Santos play for?
Georges Santos played international football for Cape Verde. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Georges Santos played for?
Georges Santos's recorded clubs are AS Beauvais Oise, Valenciennes F.C., Sporting Toulon Var, Tranmere Rovers F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Sheffield United F.C., Grimsby Town F.C., Ipswich Town F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Chesterfield F.C. and Oxford United F.C. among others.
What position does Georges Santos play?
Georges Santos played as a defender.
