Matthew Dos Santos
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 5, 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Sandy Hook, Connecticut | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls II | ||
| Number | 56 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017-2024 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | New York Red Bulls II | 9 | (1) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:58, 19 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:58, 12 February 2025 (UTC) | |||
Matthew Dos Santos (born June 5, 2008) is a Brazilian-American professional footballer who plays as a left-back for MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II.
Club career
Early career
Born in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Dos Santos began his time in New York in 2017, playing for the New York Red Bulls Pre-Academy team,[1] later moving up the ranks into the U-12 Academy group. He was also a member of the 2023 U-15 MLS NEXT Cup championship winning team.
New York Red Bulls II
Dos Santos joined New York Red Bulls II in 2024 via an academy agreement. He made his MLS NEXT Pro debut on 14 June 2024, against New England Revolution II. On 7 March 2025, Dos Santos made his first appearance as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United 2.[2]
On 12 March 2025, Dos Santos signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. As part of the contract, Dos Santos will join the first team on a Major League Soccer contract as a homegrown starting in 2027 through the 2029 MLS season with an option in 2030.[3] On 6 April 2025, Dos Santos, scored his first goal as a professional, off a free kick in a 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire FC II.[4]
Career statistics
- As of match played 12 March 2025[5]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup [a] | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | |||
| Total | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
- ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup
References
- ^ "Matthew Dos Santos Signs with New York Red Bulls II; Future Homegrown Contract". areasportsnetwork.com. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Red Bulls Communications (7 March 2025). "New York Red Bulls II Defeat Atlanta United 2 1-0 to Open 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign". Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Red Bulls Academy Defender Matthew Dos Santos to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract". newyorkredbulls.com. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat Chicago Fire FC II, 3-2, at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com. April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "M. Dos Santos". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 March 2025.