Player: Aderllan Santos

• Full name: Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos
• Date of birth: 7 February 1990
• Place of birth: São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Nationality: Brazilian

Rio Ave

• Aderllan Santos joined Rio Ave (Portugal) on loan from Braga for the 2012–2013 season.
• He made a positive impression in the Primeira Liga during that spell, which helped raise his profile in Portugal.

Career highlights (summary)

• Early career in Brazil, including youth time at Fortaleza and moves to Portuguese clubs.
• Signed by S.C. Braga in Portugal, with loan spells including Rio Ave (2012–2013).
• Moved on to play for other clubs in Portugal such as Paços de Ferreira and Portimonense, and also had spells in Spain and Turkey later in his career.
• Known for aerial ability, strength and defensive positioning as a central defender.

Note: Specific appearance and goal totals vary by season and source. For exact statistics (matches, minutes, goals) during his Rio Ave loan season, official club records or league statistics from the 2012–2013 Primeira Liga should be consulted.