Renan dos Santos

Early career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Renan started playing football as part of CFZ do Rio's youth squad. He joined Botafogo's youth squad in 2007.

Botafogo

Renan made his first team debut with Botafogo on 6 February 2008, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Carioca home draw against Cabofriense. He started to feature more regularly in the 2008 Série A due to the injury of Castillo, debuting in the category on 11 May against Sport Recife at the Engenhão. Renan started the 2009 season as a first-choice, but became a backup of Jefferson after his arrival. He was often used as Jefferson was away due to injuries or international duties, and completed 100 matches for the club on 11 September 2013, in a 1–0 home win over Corinthians. On 7 December 2015, Renan left Fogão after eight years in the main squad and 130 matches overall.

Avaí

On 3 January 2016, Renan signed a one-year deal with Avaí in the Série B. He was an undisputed starter for the club, featuring in all 38 league matches as the club achieved promotion to the top tier. On 4 January 2017, Renan announced his departure from the club.

Ludogorets Razgrad

On 7 January 2017, Renan signed with Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad. He quickly established himself as the first choice goalkeeper. In 2019, he lost even more quickly his first choice position after the arrival of Plamen Iliev, eventually falling further down the pecking order after Vladislav Stoyanov's recovery from a serious injury. On 18…

As of 14 July 2024

On 8 May 2018 Renan received a Bulgarian passport.

Botafogo Campeonato Carioca: 2010, 2013 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2015 Ludogorets Bulgarian First League: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 Bulgarian Supercup: 2018, 2019 Atlético Goianiense Campeonato Goiano: 2022 Sport Recife Campeonato Pernambucano: 2023 Santos Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2024