Alisson de Almeida Santos (born 27 September 2002), known as Alisson Santos or just Alisson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Napoli.
Career Vitória Born in Caatiba, Bahia, Alisson joined Vitória's youth sides in 2018, aged 15. On 9 August 2019, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until July 2021.
Alisson made his first team debut on 5 May 2021, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Baiano home draw against Fluminense. On 15 June, he further extended his contract until May 2025.
Loans to Náutico and Figueirense Sparingly used in the following years, Alisson was loaned to Náutico on 7 March 2023. On 17 January of the following year, he was announced at Figueirense also in a temporary deal.
Loan to União de Leiria On 29 August 2024, Alisson moved abroad after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with Liga Portugal 2 side União de Leiria; he also renewed his contract with Vitória until February 2028 prior to the move. In January, he scored three goals in four matches, being chosen as the Player of the Month by the players' sindicate.
On 31 March 2025, União announced Alisson's departure from the club.
Sporting CP On 26 March 2025, Alisson began training with Sporting CP, after the club agreed to a transfer with Vitória. The Portuguese club agreed to pay € 2.1 million, effective the following 1 July.
He scored a goal in his UEFA Champions League debut in a 4–1 win over Kairat on 18 September 2025. On 28 January 2026, he scored a stoppage-time goal in a 3–2 victory over Athletic Bilbao, securing his club's place in the Champions League round of 16.
Napoli On 2 February 2026, Alisson joined Serie A club Napoli on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season, as the Italian club paid a reported €3.5 million loan fee, while also keeping an optional buy-clause of €16.5 million. Later that month, on 15 February, he netted his first goal on his Serie A debut in a 2–2 draw with Roma.
On 5 June 2026, Napoli announced they had exercised Alisson's buyout clause.
Personal life Alisson is eligible for the Tunisia national team through his father, Ady (also known as Messias), who was also a footballer and played for Tunisia.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVitória2021Série B901000—301302022Série C1215040——2112023Série B007100—30101Total21113140—60442Náutico (loan)2023Série C915010——151Figueirense2024Série C124112———236União Leiria (loan)2024–25Liga Portugal 2166—20——186Sporting CP2025–26Primeira Liga180—308320313Napoli (loan)2025–26Serie A144—10——154Napoli2026–27Serie A30—0000—30Napoli total174—1000—184Career total9316293110838014922
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