CJ dos Santos

Dos Santos was born in Philadelphia to a Cape Verdean father and a Portuguese mother from Coimbra. He was a youth international for the United States, having represented the United States U17s at the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He was called up for a training camp for the senior United States men's national soccer team in December 2020. He was one of the players who were selected with the Cape Verde national team for the friendly matches against Chile and Finland on 27 and 30 March 2026, respectively. On 13 May 2026, dos Santos' request to switch allegiance to Cape Verde was approved by FIFA. On 18 May, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As of match played 1 November 2025

Dos Santos began playing football at the age of two, and continued his development with local football academies Fox Chase SC, Philadelphia SC, and FC Delco before moving to Philadelphia Union in 2013. In August 2016, he signed with the academy of Benfica in Portugal. Dos Santos made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 1–1 Liga Portugal 2 draw with F.C. Porto B on 25 January 2021. On 11 February 2022, dos Santos signed with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. On 11 December 2024, dos Santos signed with Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.

Inter Miami

Supporters' Shield: 2024 Leagues Cup: 2023