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CJ dos Santos

b. 2000

Cape Verdean-American soccer player

Association football player
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About CJ dos Santos

Born 2000. CJ dos Santos is an American association football player.

Carlos Joaquim Antunes dos Santos Dos Santos made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 1–1 Liga Portugal 2 draw with F.C. Porto B on 25 January 2021.

On 11 February 2022, dos Santos signed with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.

On 11 December 2024, dos Santos signed with Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.

International career Dos Santos was born in Philadelphia to a Cape Verdean father and a Portuguese mother from Coimbra. He was a youth international for the United States, having represented the United States U17s at the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

He was one of the players who were selected with the Cape Verde national team for the friendly matches against Chile and Finland on 27 and 30 March 2026, respectively.

On 13 May 2026, dos Santos' request to switch allegiance to Cape Verde was approved by FIFA. On 18 May, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

Honours Inter Miami Supporters' Shield: 2024 Leagues Cup: 2023

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Important facts

Born
24 August 2000, Philadelphia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United States, Cape Verde
Also known as
Carlos Joaquim dos Santos, C.J. dos Santos, Carlos Joaquim Antunes dos Santos

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Frequently asked questions

Who is CJ dos Santos?

Cape Verdean-American soccer player

When was CJ dos Santos born?

CJ dos Santos was born on 24 August 2000 in Philadelphia.

What is CJ dos Santos's occupation?

CJ dos Santos is an association football player.

What nationality is CJ dos Santos?

CJ dos Santos is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: CJ dos Santos

· Wikidata: Q62445814

· DBpedia: CJ dos Santos

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