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5 things to know about Felipe Santos

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Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has announced his 30-man squad for the friendly against Burkina Faso, scheduled for November 18, 2025.

Four new faces are set to make their debut for the Cheetahs, including Felipe Santos. Here are five things you need to know about Benin's 'Brazilian recruit.'

- Felipe Santos was born on January 3, 1997, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He plays as a left winger.

- The 28-year-old currently features for Azerbaijan Premier League side Araz-Nakhchivan, who sit sixth in the table after 10 rounds.

- Trained in Brazil, he started out at Paulista-SP before being spotted by Palmeiras, where he played for the U20s between 2015 and 2018.

- He chose Slovenia to launch his professional career, joining NK Ankaran and later NK Maribor.

- He’s a familiar face in the Azerbaijan league, having suited up for Shamakhi, FK Qabala, and Araz-Nakhchivan, as well as spending a season with Hapoel Haifa.