Wanderson Santos Pereira

Wanderson Santos Pereira (born 7 February 1991), simply known as Wanderson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays mainly as a centre back for Avaí.

Club career Born in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Wanderson represented Internacional as a youth. He made his debut as a senior with Francana, in 2011.

In 2012 Wanderson moved to Montes Claros EC, but returned to the São Paulo state shortly after, joining Sertãozinho. After impressing with the latter in 2013 Campeonato Paulista Série A3, he signed for Corinthians.

Wanderson remained at Timão for nearly a year, but failed to make a single appearance for the club, and on 18 August 2014 moved to Treze. In November, he agreed to a contract with São Bento ahead of 2015 Campeonato Paulista.

On 28 April 2015 Wanderson joined Série B club Criciúma. An undisputed starter for the club, he scored three goals in 33 appearances before moving to Ferroviária on 15 December.

On 16 May 2016 Wanderson moved to Série A club Atlético Paranaense. He made his top tier debut on 1 June, coming on as a substitute for Cleberson in a 0–1 away loss against former club Internacional.

Honours Atlético Paranaense Copa Sudamericana: 2018

Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2020

Fortaleza Campeonato Cearense: 2021

Atlético Goianiense Campeonato Goiano: 2022

Avaí Campeonato Catarinense: 2025