Kévin dos Santos

Kevin David Nogueira Carvalho Santos (born 20 November 1999) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Early life dos Santos began his youth career in Portugal with Alverca. In 2013, he had a trial with the Manchester City Academy. He later played youth football with Vilafranquense and Vitória de Setúbal, eventually joining the U23 side of the latter.

Career England In 2019, dos Santos joined Tadcaster Albion in the English eighth-tier Northern Premier League Division One North West. He made his debut against Prescot Cables.

In July 2021, he joined Darlington of the sixth-tier National League North, after having impressed the club during an FA Cup match with Tadcaster against Darlington in the previous October. He scored his first goal on 2 October against AFC Telford United. His goal against AFC Fylde was named the Goal of the Season. During his only season at Darlington he scored four goals in 41 appearances across all competitions.

Canada On 12 July 2022, he joined Canadian Premier League club York United. He made his debut on 15 July against Pacific FC in a substitute appearance. On 14 May 2023, he scored directly from a corner kick for his first goal with the club, in a match against Pacific FC. He scored another highlight reel goal on June 21 against the HFX Wanderers.

In February 2024, he signed a two-year contract with Atlético Ottawa. He made his debut for Ottawa on 13 April against his former club York United.

Ireland On 26 January 2026, dos Santos signed a two-year-contract with League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

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