Fans slam Tiquinho Soares’ season at Santos | OneFootball

Signed at the beginning of the year to lead the attack for Santos, Tiquinho Soares disappointed the Alvinegro fans. In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, fans slammed the striker’s performance.

48.4% of internet users rated the player’s year as “terrible.” 37.4% voted “bad,” 8.8% “average,” 3.3% “good,” and 2.2% “excellent.”

Tiquinho Soares at Santos

Tiquinho Soares began his journey with Santos on January 25, against Velo Clube. The center-forward quickly earned his place and started in nine of the 11 state championship matches, during which he had his best spell with five goals and one assist. However, his performance dropped drastically over the course of the season.

In the Brazilian Championship, Tiquinho lost ground due to Santos’ offensive struggles and the team’s inconsistency. The center-forward position became one of the team’s main problems, leading the club to seek alternatives, such as signing Lautaro Díaz. Coach Cléber Xavier tried to keep the striker as an option, but without success. With the arrival of Vojvoda, the number 9 became a substitute and took part in only two of the last three games of the season.

Tiquinho hasn’t scored a penalty goal since September 14, against Atlético-MG, and his last goal from open play was in March. Given the unfavorable scenario, the tendency is for the player to leave Santos at the end of the year. The club is already seeking interested parties, and the striker is open to a possible return to Botafogo.

Tiquinho Soares’ numbers this season:

Games: 40 Goals: 7 Assists: 4 Total shots: 53 Shots on target: 18 Big chances missed: 5 Successful dribbles: 10

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