Michael Santos

• Full name: Michael Gregorio Santos Sosa
• Date of birth: February 10, 1993
• Place of birth: Salto, Uruguay
• Nationality: Uruguayan
• Position: Striker / Forward
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (selected highlights)

• Danubio (Uruguay) — Santos came through the Danubio youth system and made his senior debut with the club, establishing himself as a promising striker and earning attention for his scoring ability.
• Groningen (Netherlands) — Moved to FC Groningen, where he continued his development in European football.
• Real Valladolid (Spain) — Transferred to Real Valladolid; he made notable contributions there across La Liga and Segunda División campaigns.
• Málaga CF (Spain) — Joined Málaga CF on loan for the 2020–2021 season, featuring in Segunda División matches and adding experience to Málaga’s forward options.
• Other clubs — After Málaga, Santos has played for other clubs on loan or permanent deals, including spells back in Spain and elsewhere; his career includes several transfers and loan moves typical for players balancing playing time and club needs.

International career

• Represented Uruguay at youth levels and earned call-ups to the senior national team, making appearances as Uruguay evaluated domestic and Europe-based forwards.

Playing style

• Physical centre-forward with good aerial ability, hold-up play and a knack for positioning in the box. Capable of playing as a lone striker or alongside another forward.

Notable facts

• Emerging from the well-regarded Danubio academy, which produced several Uruguayan internationals.
• Has experience in multiple European leagues, giving him versatility and tactical adaptability.

Current status

As player moves and contracts can change frequently, consult up-to-date club rosters or official sources for his current club and squad number.