Sergio Santos
ATL
CF
Playmaking Forward
Sep 4, 1994 (32)
Left
6'0"
185 lb
Atlanta UnitedReturns to match squad
Santos (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Santos has barely played over the last months due to his calf issue, although he was not a consistent option even when healthy. Thus, he's currently expected to remain in a substitute role behind Miguel Almiron and Fafa Picault, looking to open his 2026 scoring count in limited minutes off the bench.
Out with calf injury
Santos is out for the time being due to a calf injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Santos was dealing with a calf injury earlier in the season and had been questionable at Matchday 15 before clearing the report, but he's now back on the list with the same designation, suggesting the calf hasn't fully resolved or he picked up a new knock in pre-return training. He's been in and out of Atlanta's lineup all season, and the recurring nature of these absences makes him an unreliable fantasy option. Either way, he has only earned sparse time.
Substitute option Saturday
Santos (calf) is on the bench Saturday versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Santos may finally see some action after staying out for the past month due to his calf issue. However, he'll likely serve as a depth asset behind Emmanuel Latte Lath in the short term. The Brazilian had previously scored two goals and two assists across 20 appearances in the 2025 MLS campaign, when he played for both Cincinnati and Houston.
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