Memphis 901 FC Signs Veteran Attacker Marlon Santos to Multi-Year Contract
December 1, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release
Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis 901 FC announced on Friday the club has signed Brazilian goal scorer Marlon Santos to a multi-year contract through the 2025 season, pending league and federation approval.
"We are excited with the addition of Marlon to our team," Assistant Sporting Director Caleb Patterson-Sewell said. "He is an extremely dangerous attacking player. He can finish, create, and he works hard defensively. That fits with what our team is all about."
The 28-year-old joins 901 FC as a veteran forward and winger with over 90 USL Championship appearances with stints at FC Tulsa and Birmingham Legion FC. Santos has tallied 26 total goals and 12 assists in three years in the league, putting together at least nine goals and four assists in each of his last two full seasons.
Santos adds more experience to a tested Memphis attack featuring fellow Brazilians Luiz Fernando and Bruno Lapa along with Kyle Murphy and Nighte Pickering.
Santos returns to the USL Championship after a stint at Israeli side Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.
More news regarding new signings and players with options on their contract will be announced in the near future.
For more information on Memphis 901 FC, visit https://www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
PLAYER BIO
Name: Marlon Santos
Position: Forward
Height: 5'8"
Date of Birth: April 29, 1995 (28)
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality: Brazil
Previous Club: Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Isreal Liga Leumit)
Transaction: Memphis 901 FC signs forward Marlon Santos to multi-year contract on December 1, 2023.
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