Sergio Dos Santos

Sergio dos Santos (born 1950) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder for Hellenic, Cape Town Spurs and Kaizer Chiefs. He also managed Kaizer Chiefs for a spell in the mid-1990s.

Not to be confused with the South African politician, Sérgio Dos Santos.

Sergio dos Santos
Sergio dos Santos (right), Wally Gould (left) in 1972.
Personal information
Date of birth 1950
Place of birth Brasil
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1976 Hellenic
Cape Town Spurs
Kaizer Chiefs
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

He was born to Portuguese immigrants. He went to school at Brebner High School and Bloemfontein Commercial High.

Career

He joined the Greek Gods in 1968 and became their captain at the age of 22. He also went on to play for Cape Town Spurs and Kaizer Chiefs.[1]

He has coached Engen Santos, Orlando Pirates, Hellenic, Cape Town Spurs, Ikapa Sporting and Kaizer Chiefs in 1993.

Post-retirement

He has worked as a Customer Relations Manager at Metro Cash and Carry, an Operations Manager at his own retail clothing company, Choice Clothing, a Western Cape ambassador for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and currently a Managing Partner at Kwantu Solutions.

He also works as a pundit for E.tv for UEFA Champions League matches.[2]

References
  1. "Balls 'n All". 2Oceans Vibe Radio. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  2. "About Sergio dos Santos". Kwantu. Kwantu Solutions. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
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