Who is Alisson Santos, the new recruit targeted by the Eagles of Carthage?

Africa 09 July 2025 at 03:56

Mohamed Rek

News Editor

According to Tunisian sources, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has begun intensive negotiations with the young Brazilian player Alisson Santos, winger for Sporting Lisbon, aiming to convince him to join the ranks of the "Eagles of Carthage."

At 22 years old, Alisson has Tunisian roots through his father, Adailton Pereira dos Santos, a legendary former player for Espérance Sportive de Tunis, who represented Tunisia after obtaining citizenship in 2001.

Last season, Alisson played 18 matches with União de Leiria in Portugal, netting 6 goals, making him one of the rising talents in the Portuguese league.

Tunisia has already enjoyed success with Brazilian players such as Silva dos Santos and José Clayton, who played a major role in the Africa Cup of Nations triumph in 2004.

5 key facts about the new target of the Eagles of Carthage

Five key facts about the new target of the Eagles of Carthage, according to the website "Foot Africa":

• Alisson Santos is 22 years old and primarily plays as a right winger, but is also capable of operating on the left.
  
• He began his career at the Vitória academy in Brazil, before playing for Náutico, Vigorense, and then União de Leiria in Portugal.
  
• In July 2025, he joined Sporting Lisbon on a contract running until 2030, with a release clause set at €80 million.
  
• Last season, he featured in 18 games for União de Leiria and scored 6 goals.
  
• His current market value is estimated at around €1.5 million, despite the high release clause.
  
  

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