Georges Santos

Born on August 15, 1970, in Marseille, France, Georges Santos established a career as a professional footballer, primarily playing as a defender or midfielder. He began his professional journey with Toulon before moving to England to join Tranmere Rovers in 1998 under manager John Aldridge. Santos made 54 appearances for Tranmere Rovers, scoring two goals between August 1998 and March 2000. Following his time at Tranmere, he joined West Bromwich Albion in 2000, where he contributed to the team’s effort to maintain their Division One status. His brief tenure at West Bromwich Albion included 8 appearances.

Santos then moved to Sheffield United, where he made 68 appearances and scored 6 goals. His time there included a notable incident in the “Battle of Bramall Lane” in 2002. After leaving Sheffield United, he joined Grimsby Town in December 2002, where he played 26 games and scored one goal. His performances earned him the Player of the Season award for the 2002-2003 season. He continued his career at Ipswich Town for the 2003-2004 season, making 36 appearances and scoring once. From 2004 to 2006, Santos played for Queens Park Rangers, accumulating 77 appearances and scoring 6 goals.

Following his playing career, Santos transitioned into scouting. He began working as a European scout for Manchester City in 2013. His scouting career progression included roles with RCD Mallorca and Olympique de Marseille. He currently serves as a club scout for English Premier League side West Ham United, leveraging his extensive playing experience to identify new talent.