André Santos (footballer, born 1989)
A versatile Portuguese midfielder whose professional journey spanned over a decade across clubs in Portugal's top tiers.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Portuguese footballer·Birthday: March 2·Millennials
Biography
André Santos's football career is a portrait of the dedicated journeyman. Emerging from the youth ranks, he carved out a niche as a robust and adaptable defensive midfielder, capable of slotting into various roles in the center of the park. His path saw him wear the jerseys of several Portuguese clubs, including notable spells in the Primeira Liga with Nacional and Moreirense, where he was valued for his tactical discipline and work rate. While not a flashy superstar, Santos built a sustained career on reliability, contributing to campaigns in the top flight and later extending his playing days in Portugal's lower professional divisions, embodying the persistence required to maintain a life in the sport.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
André was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When André Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
André's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 70 Primeira Liga appearances across spells with clubs like Nacional and Moreirense.
- Played a key role in Moreirense's midfield during the 2014-15 Primeira Liga season.
- Enjoyed a professional playing career that lasted more than fifteen years, spanning multiple Portuguese clubs.
Did You Know?
He shares his full name, André Filipe Bernardes Santos, with a former Brazilian left-back who played for Arsenal.
He began his senior career at Grupo Desportivo de Chaves.
In the latter stage of his career, he played for Varzim S.C. in the Liga 3.
“You have to be ready to do the job the manager asks, wherever that is on the pitch.”
