Sergio Santos Gomes

Sérgio Henrique Santos Gomes (born 4 September 1994) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as forward for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer.

Early life Santos was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Santos joined América Mineiro at age nine beginning his development into a professional. Santos scored nine goals in 16 league appearances during the 2018 season for Audax and was the club's leading scorer. He helped the club qualify for the 2018 Copa Sudamericana and reach the Copa Chile final, where the side finished as runners-up to Palestino.

Philadelphia Union On 14 December 2018, signed with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer. After a slow start due to injuries, Santos scored his first two goals for the Union on May 5 versus New England Revolution in a 6–1 victory. Santos would finish his first season with four goals and one assist.

While the 2020 season was disrupted by COVID-19 pandemic, Santos found his footing with the Union scoring the first goal of the season against Los Angeles FC. In October during a top of the table match-up, Santos scored his first professional hat trick against Toronto FC (the fourth in Union history); earning him MLS Player of the Week honors. The season would end with the Union earning their first trophy in club history, the 2020 Supporters' Shield, leading the team with eight goals. Santos was waived by Cincinnati on 22 August 2025.

Houston Dynamo On 2 September 2025, Santos joined Houston Dynamo with a club option for 2026. Houston declined his contract option following the 2025 season.

Atlanta United On 18 February 2026, Santos was signed by Atlanta United for the 2026 season.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2014–15 Primera División

2015–16 Primera División

2016–17 Primera División

2017 Primera División

2018 Primera División 16 9

8 5

1 1

25 15

72!!19

0!!96!!30

2019 MLS

2

2020 MLS

1

2021 MLS 26 6 2 0

4 0

32 6 2022 MLS 11 1

1 0

12 1

76!!19 5 0!!2!!0

Bethlehem Steel FC (loan) 2019 USL Championship 2 1

2 1

2022 MLS 8 0 2 0

1 0

11 0 2023 MLS 25 4 3 0 2 0 1 0

31 4 2024 MLS 28 3 3 0

4 1 4

FC Cincinnati Supporters' Shield: 2023