After wanting it for a long time, Giovani dos Santos was booked by America club to crossing market In 2019 and until now he had a period full of intermittencies and affected by injuries, good moments, some irregularities and football goals.
Therefore, it is worth analyzing the character himself and the man outside the playing field beyond all his qualities on the field. To relax and enjoy the number 10 who is still a fan of eagles, azulcremas!
The 25 things you didn’t know about Giovani dos Santos
25. Your full name
Giovani dos Santos arrived in America as he always dreamed (Jam media).
Giovani Álex dos Santos Ramírez, although many remain with “Gio” and that’s it.
24. His father is a foreigner and played in America
His father’s name is Geraldo Francisco dos Santos, my name is Zizinho, he was born in Brazil and even wore these colors in three stages: 1980-82, 83-84 and 90-91.
23. You have dual nationality
Gio dos Santos began his career in Barcelona. (Photo: Getty)
He is not only Mexican, but also Spanish.
22. Why did Barcelona sign him?
Giovani dos Santos started well in Barcelona, but never consolidated (Getty).
In 2001, the U-12 national team played the Nations Cup in Paris, France, and there it attracted the attention of Blaugrana viewers due to its wonderful performance. In fact, he won the Golden Boot from FIFA as the best player of that tournament.
21. Start all in Catalonia
Gio started in Barcelona with a promising start. (Photo: Getty)
He was the top scorer during the Spanish Youth League A title with seven goals and so, after two years in the Barcelona Basic Forces, he signed an official contract to join the first team.
20. Barça’s debut with Primera
On July 28, 2006, at just 17 years old, he jumped onto the field against Denmark Aarthus in a pre-season friendly that ended in a 3-0 victory and scored a wonderful goal.
19. Thierry Henry entered his official debut with Barcelona
Gio dos Santos entered for Henry in his official debut with Barcelona (Getty).
Already for points, he replaced the French star against Athletic Bilbao in the 61st minute, on September 2, 2007.
18. When Ronaldinho praised him
The Brazilian cracker spoke wonders about Gio, whom he met in his time with the Catalans.
17. Your numbers abroad
Giovani dos Santos showed good things at Villarreal (Getty).
Barcelona (B and A between 2006 and 2008): 64 official matches with 10 goals, 7 assists and 1 title.
Tottenham (2008-12): 33 games with 3 goals and 4 assists.
Ipswich (2008-09): 8 commitments with 4 shouts and 1 goal step.
Galatasaray (2009-10): 18 games with 3 assists.
Racing de Santander (2010-11): 16 collapses, 5, targets and 3 assists.
Mallorca (2012-13): 32 matches with 6 goals and 7 assists.
Villarreal (2013-15): 74 games with 18 goals and 15 assists.
Los Angeles Galaxy: 79 duels with 28 screams and 15 assists.
Gio dos Santos is already an emblem of the Mexican national team (Jam media).
Of all the Tricolor divisions, dos Santos has collected 5 trophies: a U-17 World Cup, three Gold Cups and a London 2012 Olympic gold medal.
15. I played six different tournaments with El Tri
Gio dos Santos at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil (Photo: Getty)
He participated in the World Cup, Confederations, Qualifiers, Gold, Copa América and the Olympic Games.
14. Your personal data
Young people with eagles. (Photo: Imago 7)
Gio was born on May 11, 1989 (age 31) in Monterrey, is 1.75 m tall and weighs 71 kilograms.
13. Individual distinctions
Dos Santos broke it in the 2009 Gold Cup (Photo: Getty)
Silver ball of the 2005 U-17 World Cup.
Bronze ball at the 2007 U-20 World Cup.
The best player of the Concacaf Gold Cup in 2009.
The second best young player at the 2010 World Cup.
The best player of the match Mexico – Cameroon at the 2014 World Cup.
The best Latin football player from the 23rd day of MLS in 2015.
12. He played with his brother Jonathan in three teams
Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos, almost always together (Jam media).
In Barcelona, Villarreal and Galaxy shared the team with Jona, in addition to the national team, of course.
11. Change in its value according to Transfermarkt
Gio has reduced his value since his arrival in Coapa. (Photo: Imago 7)
This specialized portal indicates that its maximum market price was on January 23, 2015, when it was in the Yellow Submarine and was quoted at twelve million euros. Today it costs only a million …
10. Representation
Gio is 10 in America. (Photo: Imago 7)
Your letter is managed by SHINE Entertainment Media, which also owns Jona, Jesús Chuy Corona and who had other national elements, such as Aldo De Nigris, Gerardo Torrado, Francisco Palencia and Jorge Campos, for example.
9. Social networks
Gio dos Santos’ Twitter account, quite requested.
Dos Santos has official profiles on Twitter (@OficialGio), Facebook (@Oficialgiovanidossantos) and Instagram (@oficialGio).
8. The main sponsor
Gio’s boots. (Photo: Imago 7)
Nike is the brand that carries 10 so far.
7. The contract with America
Gio the Aztec. (Photo: Imago 7)
The offensive has a link with Azulcremas until June 30, 2021.
6. The other brother who was a football player
Éder has a profile on the Liga MX page.
Although he is not as famous as he and Jonathan, Éder dos Santos also took a step in this sport, although today he is already retired at 37 years old.
In 2020 and in the midst of the pandemic coronavirus, the club released a video that quickly went viral.
4. Favorite holiday destination
The Caribbean is his favorite place to rest before each pre-season as a professional.
3. Video of the presentation in America
These were his first words as a footballer of the greatest.
2. The virtual friendly against Raúl Jiménez
To entertain the fans in the middle of Covid-19, he played a funny duel with the striker who was champion with Ame.
1. The Talisman in the Rooster’s Nest
Every time they score, the eagles don’t lose … Keep it that way.
Good: the necessary reinforcements have arrived
Regular: missing add hierarchy
Bad: pure stuffing has arrived