Tailson

Tailson Pinto Gonçalves (born 5 March 1999), simply known as Tailson , is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or an attacking midfielder for Bulgarian First League club Spartak Varna on loan from Botev Plovdiv.

Club career Santos Born in Santo André, São Paulo, Tailson joined Santos' youth setup at the age of nine; in 2014 he left to join Mauaense, but returned to the club in 2015. After appearing in the 2019 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was called up to the first team by manager Jorge Sampaoli.

On 19 April 2019, Tailson left the club after his contract expired. On 5 August, however, after being linked to FC Barcelona, he signed a professional deal with the club.

Tailson made his first team – and Série A – debut on 5 October 2019, starting and scoring the winner in a 1–0 away defeat of Vasco da Gama.

Loans On 12 March 2021, Tailson joined recently relegated side Coritiba on loan for the 2021 campaign. He struggled to make an impact during his spell at the club, and was sent back to his parent club in July.

On 9 August 2021, Tailson moved to Náutico also in the second division, on loan until December. He returned to Santos for the 2022 season, but featured rarely.

On 1 February 2023, Tailson was loaned to Ferroviária until July. On 9 June, he moved to fellow Série D team Retrô also in a temporary deal. His loan was renewed for the Campeonato Pernambucano on 10 January 2024.

On 7 June 2024, Tailson rescinded his contract with Santos one month before its expiration.

Politehnica Iași In July 2024, Tailson signed a contract with Romanian club Politehnica Iași.

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Honours

Santos Copa Libertadores runner-up: 2020