Alex Santana

Alex Paulo Menezes Santana (born 13 May 1995) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians.

Santana began his professional career at Internacional in 2013, spending time on loan at Criciúma, Guarani and Paraná before moving to Botafogo six years later. He joined Athletico in July 2022.

Career Early career Santana began his professional career at Internacional. He made his debut on 11 October 2013 by replacing Otávio for the final 29 minutes in a 2–1 away loss against Flamengo.

Ludogorets On 23 July 2020, Santana signed for Ludogorets Razgrad for a reported fee of €750,000. After signing a contract with the club, he said: "I joined Ludogorets to play in the Champions League.". He scored his debut goal for the Bulgarian champions on 23 August 2020 in a league game against Cherno More Varna. On 14 April 2021, he received his first red card in the 1:2 home loss against CSKA Sofia in a Bulgarian Cup match. During his time with Ludogorets, he established himself as a key member of the team.

Career statistics

Honours Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2013, 2014, 2015

Ludogorets Razgrad Bulgarian First League: 2020–21, 2021–22 Bulgarian Supercup: 2021

Athletico Paranaense Campeonato Paranaense: 2023

Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2025

Grêmio Recopa Gaúcha: 2025

Individual Bulgarian First League Goal of the Week: 2021–22 (Week 12)