Gleison Santos

Comercial (RP)

Santos started his career at Comercial de Ribeirão Preto of Campeonato Paulista Série A2.

Atalanta

In July 2002, Santos joined Atalanta of Serie A on loan. He was the unused member of the team, and later signed permanent deal in summer 2003. He made 6 appearances for Atalanta, but this time at Serie B. Santos made his league debut on 18 January 2004, winning Salernitana 3–1 as starting defender.

Monza

He then was loaned to Monza, of Serie C2. Santos made 10 appearances, and one more at promotion play-offs. He earned a new contract that Monza bought half of the rights from Atalanta in 2005. He played 36 appearances in 2005–06 Serie C1, and 4 more on promotion play-offs. On 20 June 2006, Monza finally got the full ownership of Santos, but then sold Santos' half of the registration rights to U.C. AlbinoLeffe on 31 August 2006.

AlbinoLeffe

Santos joined AlbinoLeffe on 31 August 2006 for €280,000 in co-ownership deal in 3-year contract. Santos chose no.3 shirt for the first team. He played 28 matches in 2006–07 Serie B, including 27 starts. He was replaced by Mario Donadoni in the 5th minute of the round 13 match. Due to the injury, he missed 3 rounds. Santos missed the last 6 rounds of the league due to injury. He also missed round 5 to 7, the match before the winter break (round 18, on 22 December) and round 23 (suspension for 4th caution). Santos played his only substitute appearance in round 24, replacing Duccio…