February 21, 2023 – Canadian Premier League (CPL) – Atletico Ottawa News Release
Ottawa, ON – Atlético Ottawa is delighted to announce the signing of 24-year-old Cape Verde international winger, Gianni dos Santos, on a two-year deal running until the end of the 2024 season.
Dos Santos, born in the Netherlands, developed as a wide forward and joined Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League (CPL) in 2021. Over the course of two seasons, he played 48 times, winning the Canadian Premier League with Pacific FC in 2021, providing the assist for the game’s only goal. Dos Santos went on to score 3 goals and provide 2 assists last season.
“Gianni is a dynamic and talented player who will bring something new and different to our forward line,” said Carlos Gonzalez, Head Coach, Atlético Ottawa. “His pace, technical ability, and eye for goal will be a valuable addition for us, and I am confident he will make a big impact over the next two years.”
Dos Santos began his professional career with FC Dordrecht in 2017 and joined Sparta Rotterdam as a youth prospect the following season before returning to FC Dordrecht, where he scored four goals in 17 appearances. Deployed mostly on the left flank, he earned an international call-up by Cape Verde in June 2022, playing in a 1-0 defeat in a friendly match against Ecuador.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gianni to the Atleti family,” said Fernando Lopez, CEO, Atlético Ottawa. “He has shown his quality in the Canadian Premier League and we are excited to see him continue his development and growth with us. We believe he has the potential to be one of the best wingers in the league, and we are eager for him to show his quality in front of our great fanbase.”
Fans eager to secure their part in Atlético Ottawa’s next chapter can join the Atleti Family by purchasing their Season Seat Membership or Flex Pass now. Full details on benefits and perks are available at atleticoottawa.club.
Atlético Ottawa 2023 Roster as of February 21, 2023
Goalkeepers: Nathan Ingham (CAN), Sean Melvin (CAN)
Defenders: Miguel Acosta (ESP), Maxim Tissot (CAN), Niba Macdonald (CAN), Zachary Roy (CAN), Karl Ouimette (CAN), Diego Espejo (ESP)
Midfielders: Zachary Verhoven (CAN), Carl Haworth (CAN), Zakaria Bahous (CAN), Ollie Bassett (NI), Noah Verhoeven (CAN), Junior Agyekum (CAN)*
Forwards: Malcolm Shaw (CAN), Jean-Aniel Assi (CAN), Samuel Salter (CAN), Gianni dos Santos (CPV), Mohamed Bouzidi (CAN)*
*On trial following U-Sports Draft
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