Tiago Santos

Tiago Santos is Lille’s Gold Engine, a dynamic presence whose journey from Portugal to the North of France has been defined by high energy. Having joined the club in 2023, he is building his body of work and establishing himself as a fixture in the French top flight after several seasons of development in his homeland.

On the pitch, his SQUAD PLAYER status is backed by 6 appearances and 291 minutes of action, proving his reliability when called upon. His statistical profile highlights a Workrate score of 62, the primary dimension that fuels his box-to-box contributions. Santos is maintaining a consistent level, with a form rating of 53 that shows he is hitting a positive rhythm compared to his season ability of 45. Though his sample size is still emerging, being the main selection in half of his outings demonstrates his growing importance to the tactical Balance of the squad.

Valued at a stable €15M, the Portuguese defender remains a significant asset in the transfer market. As the Stakes rise in domestic competition, his ability to sustain high Intensity throughout the full ninety minutes will be crucial for Lille’s ambitions on the European and domestic stage.