Matthew Dos Santos
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Dos Santos with the New York Red Bulls in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Henrique Melo Dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | June 5, 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Sandy Hook, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Number | 56 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2024 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | New York Red Bulls II | 26 | (3) |
| 2026– | New York Red Bulls | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 9, 2025 | |||
Matthew Dos Santos (born June 5, 2008) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.
Club career
Early career
Born in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Dos Santos began his time in New York in 2017, playing for the New York Red Bulls Pre-Academy team,[1] later moving up the ranks into the U-12 Academy group. He was also a member of the 2023 U-15 MLS NEXT Cup championship winning team.
New York Red Bulls II
Dos Santos joined New York Red Bulls II in 2024 via an academy agreement. He made his MLS NEXT Pro debut on 14 June 2024, against New England Revolution II. On March 7, 2025, Dos Santos made his first appearance as a starter for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–0 victory over Atlanta United 2.[2]
On March 12, 2025, Dos Santos signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. As part of the contract, Dos Santos will join the first team on a Major League Soccer contract as a homegrown starting in 2027 through the 2029 MLS season with an option in 2030.[3] On April 6, 2025, Dos Santos scored his first goal as a professional, converting a free kick in a 3–2 victory over Chicago Fire FC II.[4]
New York Red Bulls
Dos Santos joined the first team to start the 2026 season. He made his MLS debut on February 21, 2026, appearing as a starter in New York’s 2-1 road win over Orlando City SC. [5] The following week he once again started in a home victory over New England Revolution, assisting Julian Hall on the game-winning goal in the 1-0 victory. A few days later, on March 6, 2026 it was announced that Dos Santos was signed to a first team contract.[6]
Personal life
Dos Santos was born in the United States and is of Brazilian descent.[7]
Career statistics
- As of match played November 1, 2025[8]
| Club | Season | League | U.S. Open Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 5 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | MLS Next Pro | 21 | 3 | — | — | 4[a] | 0 | 25 | 3 | |||
| Career total | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | ||
- ^ Appearances in MLS Next Pro play-offs
References
- ^ "Matthew Dos Santos Signs with New York Red Bulls II; Future Homegrown Contract". areasportsnetwork.com. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ Red Bulls Communications (7 March 2025). "New York Red Bulls II Defeat Atlanta United 2 1–0 to Open 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Campaign". Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Red Bulls Academy Defender Matthew Dos Santos to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract". newyorkredbulls.com. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat Chicago Fire FC II, 3–2, at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com. April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ "Red Bull New York Add RBNY II Defender Matthew Dos Santos on Short-Term Agreement Ahead of Home Opener Against New England Revolution". newyorkredbulls.com. February 28, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ "Red Bull New York sign defender Matthew Dos Santos". mlssoccer.com. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ Rebain, Daniel (March 12, 2025). "[Exclusive] Matthew Dos Santos Homegrown Contract with NY Red Bulls". Area Sports Network.
- ^ "M. Dos Santos". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
External links
- Matthew Dos Santos at Soccerway