... His elder half-brother, Eder dos Santos, was on the books at Club América but never played for the first team. Dos Santos earned his first selection for a Mexico senior team roster when Hugo Sánchez picked him for exhibition games against Panama and Brazil. The Galaxy unveiled their latest designated player acquisition Friday, adding the Mexican star to their roster two years after signing Giovani Dos Santos, Jonathan's older brother. On 31 August 2012, Dos Santos signed a four-year deal with Spanish outfit Mallorca, being introduced as their new number 9. His tremendous 2019 campaign and the fact that his brother Giovani dos Santos left Galaxy to play for Club America, sparked the rumor that the captain of … Dos Santos has two brothers and two half-brothers; the elder, Éder, played for América's reserves team as a defensive midfielder before retiring in 2009, and his younger brother, Jonathan, currently plays for LA Galaxy. Jonathan dos Santos has linked up with brother Giovani at LA Galaxy, signing as the MLS side's third Designated Player. He also claimed an assist and a goal from the penalty spot in Ipswich's 3–2 win over local rivals Norwich City a week later. He then played against Portugal, where Mexico won 2–1, scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot. Three days later, he made his MLS debut and scored a goal and provided an assist in the 3–1 win over Seattle Sounders FC. DENVER -- Jonathan dos Santos said he would be delighted to see his brother Giovani play for Liga MX giant … Gio Dos Santos. He was in the starting XI for the semi-final match against Japan and played the first half of the game, but was substituted out for Raúl Jiménez in the 46th minute due to an injury, which ultimately ruled him out of the final against Brazil. [44] Dos Santos scored his third goal of the tournament on 4 August against Senegal, scoring a crucial tie breaking goal in the 98th minute of extra time to give Mexico a 3–2 lead, which eventually led to a 4–2 win. I want that, I want it in my heart. According to Fox Sports reporter C arlos Rodrigo Herández , the probability that the older brother of the Dos Santos left Liga MX is very high. Dos Santos is the son of former Brazilian footballer Zizinho, who played for Mexico clubs América and León in the late 1980s. [49], At the 2010 World Cup, Dos Santos started in every game for Mexico as a right winger. Blaise Bourgeois 25 December 2019 . On 15 July 2015, the Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy announced the signing of dos Santos as a Designated Player,[7] in a reported US$7 million deal.[33]. [24] The move reunited the player with Frank Rijkaard, his former coach at Barcelona. [43] On 29 July, he started on the bench but later scored his first two goals against Gabon, earning Mexico a 2–0 win. OneFootball is your number one source for football news, stats and trends. Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent. [5] Spurs eventually sold dos Santos to Mallorca in 2012, and he was sold a year later to Villarreal. Share. That year, he was named by World Soccer Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Most Exciting Teen Footballers". He also scored the second goal in the 3–0 win over Borussia Dortmund to help Spurs to make it two wins out of two and take home the Feyenoord Jubileum Tournament trophy. #FírmalaGio Dos Santos participated at the 2001 Danone Nations Cup that was held at the Parc des Princes, Paris, where 40 countries also participated. If it were up to him, he would stay here.”. Dos Santos was, however, on the bench and watched Mexico defeat Brazil 2–1 at Wembley Stadium.[45]. [47] He was named player of the tournament. “I am happy there, as I said if it was up to me, I would retire as a member of the Galaxy. Jonathan Dos Santos has earned his call-up to El Tricolor, older brother Giovani said. He made his competitive and league debut on 2 September 2007 (at 18 years and 114 days) during a 3–1 home win against Athletic Bilbao, coming on for Thierry Henry in the 62nd minute. Copy link. His older brother, Eder Dos Santos, a retired footballer born on 2 January 1984, played as a defensive midfielder for the Mexican Primers Division – a Socio Auila team from 2003-2008 – during his playing days. During the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, which his team won, Dos Santos assisted half of the goals of Mexico during the tournament, a feat that won him the Adidas Silver Ball as the second best player of the tournament, finishing behind only to Brazilian midfielder Anderson. He made his debut for the senior national team in a 1–0 victory over Panama on 9 September 2007, and represented El Tri at the 2010, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cups, along with the 2013 and 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. Dos Santos scored his third goal for Mexico on 19 July in the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final game against Haiti in the 42nd minute and also recorded two assists in the 4–0 victory. América defeated Rayados 4-2 in the first match of the Apertura season before Monterrey won 1-0 in a November friendly. … [54], In May 2018 he was named in Mexico's preliminary 28-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia,[55] and in June 2018, he was named in the final 23-man squad for the World Cup. [22] He scored his first league goal and the equaliser in the following game against Burnley. His brother Jonathan Santos are also footballer of the Mexican team. A versatile forward, dos Santos can play as an attacking midfielder, winger and secondary striker. Tap to unmute. [10] On 28 November 2006, Barcelona included Dos Santos in their 23-man squad for the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Éder dos Santos is the brother of Giovani dos Santos(CF América). He played 61 minutes with New Zealand team, during the … [4] After playing one season, Dos Santos was transferred to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 in search for more playing time. [31] He played another 60 minutes on 28 October in a 5–0 home defeat to Real Madrid. On October 2, it was reported that dos Santos made that year's FIFA Ballon d'Or longlist. Club América later released a statement revealing the player had suffered a wound in the quadriceps of the right thigh and would require surgery, thereby ruling him out of action for up to six weeks.[42]. He is young and will only get bettert and better. Santiago Baños admits he's considered removing América from the CCL, América and Cruz Azul draw in controversial Clásico Joven, Club América confirm serious injury to Jesús 'Chucho' López, Phil Neville recalls LA Galaxy striker Javier Hernandez time with Manchester United. El delantero Giovani dos Santos llega al Nido. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romain Alessandrini, and Jonathan dos Santos, the younger brother of Giovani, were all considered to have secure futures with the club. The goal help the Galaxy start a comeback leading to a 4–2 victory over Seattle Sounders to advance to the semi-finals for the first time in ten years. On 17 May 2008, Dos Santos scored a hat-trick against Real Murcia, with a final score of 5–3, granting a victory to Barça on the team's last game of the 2007–08 season. Giovani Dos Santos’ journey in the National team. [32] He finished the 2013–14 season with 11 goals and 8 assists, helping the club finish the season in sixth place. [23] He finished his loan with four goals in eight appearances.[9]. On 26 July 2009, he helped Mexico end a ten-year drought of victory against the United States on American soil with a 5–0 victory that helped secure Mexico's fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup. [18] After 12 first team appearances, he was sent on loan to Ipswich Town for the remainder of the season.[9]. With Mexico, Dos Santos has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2009, 2011 and 2015, scoring in the 2009 and 2011 finals and winning the MVP award in 2009. In 2006, Dos Santos was invited on the pre-season tour of Barcelona's senior squad; during a friendly match on 29 July 2006, he scored in his senior team debut game against Danish club AGF Aarhus. On 5 September 2009, Dos Santos contributed to all three goals in a 3–0 win over Costa Rica in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification stages. Jonathan dos Santos has linked up with brother Giovani at LA Galaxy, signing as the MLS side's third Designated Player. He played in Mexico's World Cup opener against Cameroon, and on 29 June 2014, opened the scoring in a 2–1 round of 16 defeat against the Netherlands with a left-footed long range strike. In the 2008–09 season, Dos Santos was in Juvenil A where he was captain of the team. Dos Santos was a member of the Mexico under-17 team that won the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship held in Peru. [40] In his first Súper Clasico against Guadalajara on 28 September, dos Santos suffered a thigh injury following a tackle from Antonio Briseño, with the defender piercing dos Santos' skin with his studs and leaving a deep gash in his right leg. Shopping. Dos Santos has two brothers and two half-brothers; the elder, Éder, played for América's reserves team as a defensive midfielder before retiring in 2009, and his younger brother, Jonathan, currently plays for LA Galaxy. [50] He was voted runner-up for the FIFA Young Player of the Tournament award, which eventually went to Thomas Müller of Germany. [51], Dos Santos was called up to play the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup after a good mid-season loan to Racing de Santander. Dos Santos scored his first goal for Mallorca against Espanyol on 18 January 2013. His mother, Liliana Ramírez, is Mexican. Watch later. Defenetly Giovanni dos santos..He has already been called to the international team of mexico and coul've also went to brasil international team. [57][58] As a youngster, he drew attention to himself as a precocious talent, and in 2010 he was named by Don Balón as one the 100 best young players in the world born after 1989. This title allowed them to participate in the Youth Copa del Rey, where they faced other regional champions, among them their historic arch-rivals, Real Madrid. Giovani has made six stops since that point, including Villarreal, while this will mark the first time his younger brother played for another side. Giovani Dos Santos has two brothers who are also professional footballers like him. He has great skills and is already playing for barcelona with top footballers. He is usually deployed as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, and has even been used as a supporting striker. Prior to the meeting, the Galaxy midfielder confessed that his brother has repeatedly asked him to sign for América so that they could play together again. You're signed out. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder was interviewed by TUDN and talked about the tough situation his older brother is having at the ‘Eagles’ under manager Santiago Solari. On 6 August, dos Santos made his competitive debut and scored his first competitive goal for the Galaxy in a CONCACAF Champions League fixture against Trinidadian side Central FC. 8h Reuters. On 9 July 2013, Dos Santos completed a much speculated move to recently promoted side Villarreal for a reported €6 million. Giovani dos Santos still trying to bring brother Jonathan to América. The Galaxy, of course, already employ Giovani dos Santos, Jonathan’s older brother, and will look to start both Mexican nationals as soon as possible. In March 2009, Dos Santos signed on loan at Ipswich Town until the end of the season. [34], In July 2016, dos Santos was included in the roster for the 2016 MLS All-Star Game. In the quarter-finals, Mexico was eliminated by Argentina by an own goal on the second-half, which was the only goal of the game in a 1–0. [25] He returned to Tottenham in the summer having failed to score for Galatasaray, and stayed there for half a season before being loaned to La Liga club Racing de Santander in January. [46] The match was abandoned at half time because of heavy rain. The Galaxy unveiled their latest designated player acquisition Friday, adding the Mexican star to their roster two years after signing Giovani Dos Santos, Jonathan's older brother. [11] He scored his first two goals for Mexico on 24 June 2009 in a friendly match against Venezuela, a game in which he was also named Man of the Match. Giovani Dos Santos' feelings of despair over brother Jonathan's ouster from Mexico's World Cup roster nearly led to Gio leaving the squad as well, but Jona said he talked Gio into staying. [15][16][17], The young Mexican was on target twice as Tottenham beat local Spanish side UD Tavernes in an 8–0 thumping on their 2008–09 pre-season tour. “The people there love me very much, I am happy with the city and Gio is happy here. Giovani Dos Santos was once considered a better prospect than Lionel Messi. During the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Mexico was placed in Group C, where they were drawn against Gambia, Portugal and New Zealand. Jonathan Dos Santos age. On 18 June 2008, Dos Santos passed a medical and agreed terms to complete his move to Tottenham from Barcelona. The Galaxy unveiled their latest designated player acquisition Friday, adding the Mexican star to their roster two years after signing Giovani Dos Santos, Jonathan's older brother. Dos Santos was awarded the Adidas Bronze Ball. He scored his second goal against Bristol City on Easter Monday, a 94th-minute penalty to equalise for Ipswich. “The family’s Christmas wish is obviously that América wins again. He made his way up the ranks, eventually playing for the senior squad, making his debut in 2007. Currently playing in Major League Soccer with LA Galaxy, Mexican forward Giovani Dos Santos has seen a … Info. Transfer history. Dos Santos bros on WC: This is our moment. Dos Santos scored a brace in a 3–2 win league match over Hércules. On 9 June 2011, he scored a brace against Cuba in a 5–0 win. He scored his first goal as a substitute against Villarreal in the 68th minute on 27 February 2011. [59], Dos Santos is the son of former Brazilian footballer Zizinho, who played for Mexico clubs América and León in the late 1980s. "For me, he's a very complete player in midfield. “They know that América is the team of my dreams, and also because my brother is there, I will support them on Sunday.”. The 30-year-old brother of former Tottenham star Giovani dos Santos, later took down the photo five minutes after it ended up on his Instagram Live. Jonathan Dos Santos thrilled to join brother Gio with Galaxy Dos Santos has appeared on the cover of the MLS custom editions of FIFA 16 and FIFA 17. On 29 August 2007, he received dual nationality[12] and was included in the official first team squad. [26] He made his debut for his new club on 5 February 2011 as a substitute against Real Zaragoza, drawing the game 1–1. [36], In July 2017, Dos Santos was included in the roster for the 2017 MLS All-Star Game. Giovani dos Santos ready to move on from time in MLS, enjoy Club America. [13], Dos Santos made his UEFA Champions League debut on 20 September 2007 during a 3–0 home win against Lyon. Giovani Dos Santos height. Giovani dos Santos isn't thinking of leaving but rather on improving on his poor 2018, according to the Mexico international's brother and teammate. Dos Santos returned to Tottenham at the start of the 2009–10 season and his first game of the season came against Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup, in which he provided an assist. [37], On 1 March 2019, LA Galaxy announced they had exercised its one offseason buyout of a guaranteed contract on dos Santos, thus releasing him from the team. [60] His mother, Liliana Ramírez, is Mexican. On 2 July 2007, Dos Santos and the rest of the Mexico team played against Gambia and won 3–0, with Dos Santos opening the scoring in the second half with a volley into the top left-hand corner from outside of the box. 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He scored his first competitive goal for Spurs in the UEFA Cup on 26 February 2009 against Shakhtar Donetsk. On 26 February 2009, he scored his first competitive goal for Spurs in the UEFA Cup against Shakhtar Donetsk. He was forced to sit out the last game for precautionary reasons against Costa Rica, as he had received a yellow card in the previous match. Dos Santos' commitment was questioned by then Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp, who warned him to stay away from nightclubs and revealed that he was often late for training on Mondays.[19][20]. Also, he scored the second goal over Borussia Dortmund in the 3-0 win to make it two wins out of two. 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[11], During mid-2007, Dos Santos was once again invited to join Barcelona's senior squad on their pre-season tour. Giovani dos Santos still trying to bring brother Jonathan to América. After a certain diminutive Argentinian proved to be an undoubted success, two Mexican brothers were touted to follow a similar course: Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos. [6] After a three-year stint, he was sold to LA Galaxy in July 2015,[7] who went on to buy out his contract and release him prior to the 2019 season. Though Mallorca would finish the season in 18th place and was relegated, Dos Santos was a mainstay in the squad, amassing 32 total appearances and finished as their top goal-scorer with six goals as well as seven assists. [39] He will play in the Liga MX for the first time after reaching a three-year agreement with América, being handed the number 10 shirt. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. The game ended in a 1–1 draw, but Mexico still qualified, finishing top of the regional group. [38], On 6 July 2019, Dos Santos officially joined Mexican side Club América. In June 2012, Dos Santos was called up to play with the Mexico under-23 squad that would participate at the 2012 London Olympics. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León,[8] Dos Santos joined Barcelona's academy of La Masia at age 13[9] and played for Barcelona's Juvenil A category, where he helped his team to make a comeback in the league and win the regional title. On 31 January 2011, Dos Santos joined La Liga side Racing de Santander on loan until the end of the season from Tottenham. New, 4 comments Jonathan Dos Santos’ move to the LA Galaxy comes with a new backlash for his brother Gio. “He speaks to me wonders of America, obviously he says ‘come with me, come’, but he already knows that I have a contract with the Galaxy,” Jonathan told ESPN. Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos attended Club América’s Christmas dinner at the team hotel to celebrate Christmas with his brother Giovani before they make the trip to Monterrey for Thursday’s first leg. [56], A quick, skillful and creative player, Dos Santos is capable of playing in several offensive positions. LA Galaxy have announced the signing of Jonathan dos Santos … Mexico would finish the tournament fifth, and Dos Santos won the Golden Boot award for top goalscorer. He was substituted off, however, due to an ankle injury early on in a League Cup game against Preston North End and managed to make only a substitute appearance in a 1–0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Éder dos Santos is the brother of Jonathan dos Santos(Los Angeles Galaxy). [48], When his brother Jonathan dos Santos was cut from Mexico's final 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup, his father Zizinho said that Giovani was very hurt and claimed he was unsure whether he would play in the World Cup. [53], Dos Santos was called up by Miguel Herrera to play the 2014 World Cup. He also played in Spurs' other pre-season games including the 5–1 wins over Leyton Orient and Norwich City. 4h James Olley. Giovani Dos Santos has established himself in Los Angeles with the LA Galaxy, and now he's appealing to two players he knows well to join him.Dos Santos spoke recently about his interest in having brother Jonathan Dos Santos, recently linked to a move to the Galaxy, rejoin him as a club teammate. OneFootball. Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos attended Club América’s Christmas dinner at the team hotel to celebrate Christmas with his brother Giovani before they make the trip to Monterrey for Thursday’s first leg. Giovani dos Santos is the brother of Jonathan dos Santos (Los Angeles Galaxy). Giovani and Jonathan have featured together for no fewer than four sides, but were first spotted competing together in a … It was, therefore, the elder of the dos Santos brothers that was pointed towards the exit door, albeit with the comfort of a fully paid-up contract to ease the blow. He came on as a substitute for Andres Inkiest in the 50th minute and completed with his brother Giovani dos Santos against RCD Mallorca on 6 April 2013.. Midfielder Dos Santos made his first debut for the Mexico National football team against Colombia on 30 September 2009 when he started in a friendly match.. [27] as well as Sevilla.[28]. On 7 January 2012, he scored a goal and completed an assist for a 3–0 win against Cheltenham Town in the third round of the FA Cup. Dos Santos began his football career at a very young age, being recruited by Spanish club Barcelona and played for their B team until age 18. In the round of 16, Mexico played against Congo and Dos Santos returned to the starting line-up and yet again opened the scoring with a goal from the penalty spot in a match that Mexico won 3–0. Giovani dos Santos isn't thinking of leaving but rather on improving on his poor 2018, according to the Mexico international's brother and teammate. Dos Santos once again played a significant role during the tournament and helped the team win the national title of the Juvenil A category. During that same season, he obtained a Spanish passport and thereby acquired Citizenship of the European Union, which enabled him to play in the first team. A technically gifted playmaker who possesses great flair and dribbling skills, he has been described as a "clever" and "sharp" player who has the capacity to both score goals and create chances for teammates. As Mexico had already qualified from the group, he was rested for the game against New Zealand. Dos Santos scored and had an assist in Tottenham's UEFA Europa League group match against Shamrock Rovers on 29 September 2011 at White Hart Lane. [11] Dos Santos appeared for the first time for Mexico in a 1–0 victory over Panama on 9 September 2007 wearing the number 10 jersey. Ibrahimovic back in Sweden squad after 5 years. His agent stated there was interest from Serie A club Inter Milan. Giovani dos Santos Ramírez (Spanish pronunciation: [ɟʝoˈβani ðos ˈsantos] Brazilian Portuguese: [dus ˈsɐ̃tus]; born 11 May 1989) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club América. Galaxy buy out final season of Giovani dos Santos’ contract Galaxy forward Giovani dos Santos, in a match against Real Salt Lake in September 2017, will not be back with the L.A. team. 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[29][30] On 22 October, he made his debut for Mallorca, playing 60 minutes and assisting both goals in a 3–2 away defeat to Sevilla. He scored the first goal from outside the penalty box with his preferred left foot and assisted in the following two goals. [61] Dos Santos has appeared on the cover of the MLS custom editions of FIFA 16 and FIFA 17. Tuchel: Kepa 'super strong' against Chelsea strikers. Dos Santos Bros Dream of World Cup Glory for Mexico. [21] He made his debut on 14 March 2009, coming on as a substitute against Reading. [52] In the final match against the United States, he scored in a 4–2 win by dribbling inside the box against goalkeeper Tim Howard and chipping the ball into the top-left corner over Eric Lichaj – that goal was named as the best goal of the tournament. He was also a member of Mexico's team that won the gold-medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was reported that Dos Santos had told Tottenham that he wanted a move in the summer of 2012 or else he would leave on a free transfer during the next transfer window. It was also the last game Dos Santos played before joining Tottenham Hotspur. Bienvenido, G1O! 3y Tom Marshall. Though he would stay with the club until 2012, his time there was mostly spent away on loan, at Ipswich Town, Galatasaray and Racing de Santander, with varying degrees of success. [35] On 21 July 2016, he came off of the bench during the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open Cup, scoring within three minutes of coming onto the pitch. Barcelona reported that the transfer fee was €6 million with an additional €5 million payable depending on appearances for Tottenham. In the U-20 World Cup Qualifiers, Dos santos scored twice; once against St. Kitts and Nevis in the 86th minute and the second against Jamaica in the 56th minute. Was reported that dos Santos was included in the National title of the Juvenil a.! 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