Sérgio Henrique Santos Gomes (born 4 September 1994) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as forward for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer.
Early life Santos was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Growing up in the Ana Lucía neighborhood of Belo Horizonte, Santos worked as a bricklayer and construction worker to help his family. Santos joined América Mineiro at age nine beginning his development into a professional.
Playing career Audax Italiano
In 2014, Santos began exploring professional options in Chile. After trying negotiations with Palestino and Magallanes, he signed with Audax Italiano. In August 2018, Santos signed a contract extension with Italiano through mid-2020. Santos scored nine goals in 16 league appearances during the 2018 season for Audax and was the club's leading scorer. He helped the club qualify for the 2018 Copa Sudamericana and reach the Copa Chile final, where the side finished as runners-up to Palestino.
Philadelphia Union On 14 December 2018, signed with Philadelphia Union competing in Major League Soccer. The signing was completed for approximately $500,000 transfer fee and as a TAM-level player. After a slow start due to injuries, Santos scored his first two goals for the Union on May 5 versus New England Revolution in a 6–1 victory. Santos would finish his first season with four goals and one assist.
While the 2020 season was disrupted by COVID-19 pandemic, Santos found his footing with the Union scoring the first goal of the season against Los Angeles FC. In October during a top of the table match-up, Santos scored his first professional hat trick against Toronto FC (the fourth in Union history); earning him MLS Player of the Week honors. The season would end with the Union earning their first trophy in club history, the 2020 Supporters' Shield, leading the team with eight goals.
FC Cincinnati On 8 July 2022, Santos was acquired from the Philadelphia Union by FC Cincinnati, joining the club in exchange for $300,000 in allocation money, with an additional $625,000 dependent on performance-based metrics or contract conditions being met. Philadelphia will receive a percentage of a future trade if Santos is traded to another MLS club. Santos was waived by Cincinnati on 22 August 2025.
Houston Dynamo On 2 September 2025, Santos joined Houston Dynamo with a club option for 2026. Houston declined his contract option following the 2025 season.
Atlanta United On 18 February 2026, Santos was signed by Atlanta United for the 2026 season.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsIncludes MLS Cup playoffsNational cupIncludes Copa Chile and U.S. Open CupLeague cupIncludes Leagues CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAudax Italiano2014–15Primera División10– 20– – – 302015–16Primera División173– 74– – 2Appearances in 2016 Liguilla Pre Libertadores de Chile02672016–17Primera División243– 41– – – 2842017Primera División144– – – – – 1442018Primera División169– 85– 1Appearance in Copa Sudamericana1– 2515Total7219–2110–11209630Philadelphia Union2019MLS1742010– – – 2042020MLS22810– – – 2Appearances in the MLS is Back Tournament knockout rounds325112021MLS26620– – 4Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League/Cup0– 3262022MLS111– 10– – – 121Total76195020–40238922Bethlehem Steel FC (loan)2019USL Championship21– – – – – 21FC Cincinnati2022MLS8020– 1Appearance in 2022 Leagues Cup Showcase0– – 1102023MLS254302010– – 3142024MLS28330– 4141– 3952025MLS181– – 1 020– 211Total79880207161–10210Career total229471302510711124328963
Honours Philadelphia Union Supporters' Shield: 2020
FC Cincinnati Supporters' Shield: 2023
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