He concluded his career at Beşiktaş J.K., where he played from 2019 to 2022.
Douglas was part of the Brazil national under-20 team that reached the final of the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
He had a brief spell at Sporting de Gijón during the 2016-2017 season.
Biography
Early Life
Douglas Pereira dos Santos, known simply as Douglas, was born in August 1990 in Monte Alegre de Goiás, Brazil. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth setup of Goiás Esporte Clube in 2002 when he was just 12 years old. His dedication and talent led to his promotion to the first team in 2009, where he made his professional debut in the Série A.
Career
Douglas's career took off at Goiás, where he became a first-choice player after the departure of the previous starter. He made significant contributions to the team, including scoring his first professional goal in 2011. In 2012, he signed with São Paulo FC, where he faced challenges due to injuries but still managed to be part of the squad that won the Copa Sudamericana in 2012.
In 2014, Douglas made a significant move to FC Barcelona, where he played until 2019, winning multiple titles including La Liga and the UEFA Super Cup. His career also included stints at clubs like Sporting de Gijón, S.L. Benfica, Sivasspor, and Beşiktaş J.K., showcasing his versatility as a right-back. Additionally, he represented the Brazil national under-20 team, participating in the 2009 South American U-20 Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Legacy
Douglas's career is marked by his contributions to both club and country, with notable achievements including several domestic and international titles. His journey from a youth player at Goiás to competing at the highest levels in Europe exemplifies his growth and impact in the world of football.
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Career & Clubs
Goiás
Born in Monte Alegre de Goiás, Douglas joined Goiás' youth setup in 2002, aged 12, and was promoted to the first-team in 2009, mainly as a backup to Vítor. He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 20 June 2009, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–2 away draw against Grêmio. Douglas was handed his first start on 15 July, in a 0–2 home loss against Avaí. He finished the campaign with 14 appearances (seven starts, 741 minutes of action), as his side finished ninth. In 2010, after Victor's departure to Palmeiras, Douglas became the club's first-choice, appearing in 24 matches but being relegated. He scored his first professional goal on 15 July 2011, netting the last of a 4–1 home routing over Vitória for the Série B championship. Douglas finished the season with 26 appearances, scoring five goals as the Esmeraldino finished in the 11th place.
São Paulo
On 11 February 2012, Douglas signed a three-year deal with São Paulo. However, he missed the whole Campeonato Paulista due to a pubalgia. Douglas made his debut for Tricolor on 6 June 2012, starting in a 0–1 away loss against Internacional. He scored his first goal for the club on 14 October, netting the last of a 2–0 home success against Figueirense. He was also a regular in the club's Copa Sudamericana winning campaign. Douglas featured regularly for the club in 2013, but faced fierce competition with new signing Paulo Miranda. The latter was later more used as a central defender, while the…
Douglas was a member of the Brazil national under-20 team, appearing in the 2009 South American U-20 Championship and 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, reaching the final game against Ghana.
- Club
- FC Barcelona (2014–2019)
- Club
- Goiás Esporte Clube (2009–2011)
- Club
- São Paulo FC (2012–2014)
- Club
- Brazil national under-20 football team (2009–2010)
- Club
- Sporting de Gijón (2016–2017)
- Club
- S.L. Benfica (2017–2018)
- Club
- Sivasspor (2018–2019)
- Club
- Beşiktaş J.K. (2019–2022)
- National team
- Brazil
Legacy
São Paulo
Copa Sudamericana: 2012 Barcelona
La Liga: 2014–15, 2015–16 Copa del Rey: 2014–15, 2015–16 Supercopa de España: 2016 UEFA Super Cup: 2015 FIFA Club World Cup: 2015
Clubs
Played together with
Aatif ChahechouheSivasspor · 2012
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abdel Sattar SabryS.L. Benfica · 2000–2001
- Abdeljalil HaddaSporting de Gijón · 1998–2001
- Abdelkrim El HadriouiS.L. Benfica · 1997–1998
Abdou Razack TraoréSivasspor · 2019
Abdoulay DiabyBeşiktaş J.K. · 2019–2020
Abdulkadir ÖzgenSivasspor · 2012–2014- Abdurrahman DereliSivasspor · 2007–2011
- Abdurrahman DereliSivasspor · 2013–2015
- Abel MigliettiS.L. Benfica · 1967–1968
- Abel MigliettiS.L. Benfica · 1968–1970
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Douglas Pereira dos Santos, simply known as Douglas, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
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