Portuguese | Attacking Midfielder | 4th Tier Portugal | 2.8 GPA
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Pedro Santos is a Portuguese attacking midfielder with senior football experience in Portugal. Currently associated with SC Lusitânia dos Açores, he brings experience competing in the Portuguese football system and a background in a technically oriented football environment.
Operating primarily as an attacking midfielder, Santos is suited to a role connecting midfield and attack, supporting progression into the final third, and helping create scoring opportunities. His senior-level experience provides an important foundation as he explores the possibility of transitioning into American college soccer. At 22, his profile is best evaluated as a potential college transfer or mature international prospect, depending on his previous academic enrollment, eligibility status, and remaining NAIA seasons.
PLAYING PROFILE
Attacking Midfielder
Santos’s primary role is to connect the midfield with the attacking line, contribute to possession, and help create opportunities in advanced areas. His experience in Portuguese senior football provides a competitive foundation for evaluating his suitability for the faster transitions and physical demands of the American college game.
KEY STRENGTHS
Senior-Level Experience — Has competed in the Portuguese football environment beyond the traditional youth pathway.
Attacking Midfield Profile — Offers a player profile focused on connecting midfield and attack.
European Football Background — Experience in Portugal provides exposure to a football culture that emphasizes technical development and tactical understanding.
Maturity — At 22, he may bring greater physical and competitive maturity than a typical high-school recruit.
Academic Record — A 2.8 GPA provides an academic starting point for identifying suitable institutions, subject to transcript evaluation and each school’s admission requirements.
NCAA PROJECTION
Projection: International College Soccer Prospect
Santos’s senior football experience and attacking midfield profile provide a basis for further evaluation. A realistic division recommendation requires a closer assessment of his highlight footage, full-match performances, physical attributes, and tactical level.
His age and previous academic history also make it important to establish NAIA eligibility before approaching programs with a transfer opportunity.
