Thiago Santana — season analysis
Thiago Santos Santana (Brazil), aged 33, leads the line for V-varen Nagasaki (J1 League) in 2026/27, and his job description is simple: goals. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 6 goals plus 0 assists from 15 matches, 6 direct contributions in all. That comes across 966 minutes on the pitch, or 0.56 goals per 90 minutes and 0.56 goal involvements per 90. He has started 15 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 161 minutes. Those 6 goals place him #11 in the J1 League scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 22 shots (59% finding the frame) and converts 27% of them. He creates chances too, with 9 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 43% of his dribbles.
He wins 31% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 3 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 6.2, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.