Leslie Santos
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Leslie Santos | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | Leslie George Santos | |
Date of birth | July 20, 1967 | |
Place of birth | Hong Kong | |
Club information | ||
Current club | Convoy Sun Hei | |
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
1983–1997 1997–2001 |
South China Golden / Sun Hei |
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National team | ||
Hong Kong | ||
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
Leslie George Santos, nicknamed Dousi (道士, Taoist priest) by his teammates and fans as the transliteration of his surname (Santos is 山度士("San-dou-si")), born July 20, 1967, was one of the best attacking midfield players in Hong Kong soccer history. He is of Portuguese and British heritage.
During his peak (1983-1997), Santos played for South China Athletic Association. He was twice awarded Footballer of the year and he rounded off his career with Sun Hei, which he also coached.
He is now a columnist for the Oriental Daily newspaper and runs his own soccer academy named after himself.
Preceded by Lee Kin Wo Lee Fuk Wing |
Hong Kong First Division League Best Young Player Award (with Chiu Chung Man) 1987-88 |
Succeeded by Chiu Chung Man Choi Chi Ping |
Preceded by Chan Fak Chi |
Hong Kong Footballer of the Year 1989-90 |
Succeeded by Leslie George Santos |
Preceded by Leslie George Santos |
Hong Kong Footballer of the Year 1990-91 |
Succeeded by Chan Ping On |