Georges Santos

Georges Santos is a former professional footballer who transitioned into a successful career as a club scout for various European teams, including West Ham United. After establishing a formidable career as a professional footballer, primarily as a defender or midfielder, Georges Santos turned professional with Toulon in 1997. His journey brought him to England in 1998, joining Tranmere Rovers under manager John Aldridge, where he made 54 appearances and scored two goals between August 1998 and March 2000. Following this, Santos moved to West Bromwich Albion in 2000, contributing to the team’s efforts to maintain their Division One status across 8 appearances.

In 2013, Santos officially began his successful scouting career as a European scout for Manchester City, leveraging his invaluable on-pitch insights. This pivotal move led to further significant scouting roles, including contributing his expertise to RCD Mallorca and later to Olympique de Marseille. He currently serves as a vital club scout for English Premier League side West Ham United, where he continues to apply his comprehensive playing background to identify and recruit top-tier talent for the club, maintaining a significant influence within professional football.