Data Peixe report: Santos FC is all about the youngsters! | OneFootball

Data Peixe, a report prepared by 2Morrow Sports, the technology and engagement company responsible for managing Sócio Rei, showed that more than half of Santos FC’s fan base is under 35 years old. According to the study, which took into account the registration data of fans and members in the Club’s database, 57.4% of Santos supporters fall within this age range.

According to the survey, the 25 to 34 age group accounts for 28.17% of the total. Those between 16 and 24 years old represent 20.1%. Among children up to 15 years old, the figure is 9.2%. The research indicates that the fan base is young, has a strong digital presence, and is still developing consumption habits, with room for growth.

“The report shows that the main base of our supporters is among young people. The management has been promoting effective actions to serve this audience, such as close contact with the Meninos da Vila schools, with the aim of bringing more and more children closer to the club’s daily life, whether through matches, visits, and tryouts held at the schools, in addition to the partnership with the Santos Department of Education, which brings male and female team athletes to the Champion at School project,” said president Marcelo Teixeira.

To strengthen this relationship with the new generations, Santos FC also promotes a series of experiences aimed at children. In every home match at Vila Belmiro, children from various regions of the state of São Paulo and the Baixada Santista take part in Match Day and visit the Memorial of Achievements, the press room, the pitch, and the players’ locker room. The Club also regularly welcomes institutions that work with children, such as LBV, Casa da Vó Benedita, Arte no Dique, and AMEI Rei Pelé, for visits to the Memorial of Achievements. At away matches, supporters and fan embassies are also welcomed at the team hotel and during the protocol for entering the pitch. Another initiative that has been very well received by children is the interaction with the mascots Baleinha and Baleião.

The Club’s strength among younger supporters is also reflected in the digital environment. Adding together the five main platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), Santos FC ranks third among Brazilian clubs, with 28 million followers. The growth was driven mainly by the arrival of Neymar Jr. in January 2025, combined with the strategy of strengthening content production on social media.

“Although Neymar Jr.’s arrival helped expand this reach, Santos FC had already been promoting a change in its digital content strategy. There was an important repositioning on TikTok, a platform where we are able to speak directly with younger audiences. Santos TV also plays a relevant role, with the production of miniseries, documentaries, and exclusive content that strengthens the connection between the Club and its supporters,” added Caio Lacerda, Santos FC’s Marketing and New Business Executive.

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