Allyson Aires dos Santos

Allyson Aires dos Santos (born 23 October 1990), simply known as Allyson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Avaí.

Career Born in São Paulo, Allyson started his career with hometown side Nacional-SP in 2012, playing in the Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão.

He joined Grêmio Barueri on loan, where he was a regular starter in the 2013 Campeonato Paulista Série A2.

He signed for Independente de Limeira on 21 August 2013.

In December 2014, after establishing himself as an undisputed starter at Independente, Allyson went on a trial at Mexican club Atlante, but a permanent move never materialized and he returned to Independente.

On 17 July 2015, he joined Maccabi Petah Tikva of the Israeli Premier League.

On 28 May 2017, after being a first-choice, he moved to fellow league team Maccabi Haifa on a three-year contract.

After losing his starting spot, Allyson joined Bnei Yehuda, also in the Israeli first division on 17 September 2019.

On 23 June 2021, he moved to Bandırmaspor of the Turkish TFF First League.

On 20 June 2022, Allyson signed a contract with Süper Lig side Ümraniyespor.

On 6 April 2023, he returned to his home country after nearly eight years, after being announced at Série A side Cuiabá.

Honours Maccabi Petah Tikva Toto Cup: 2015–16