Ex-Santos star hits milestone in historic thrashing in the Netherlands | OneFootball

The forward Weslley Patati reached a special milestone in his professional career. Playing for AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, the player revealed by Santos completed 100 official matches.

The milestone came in great style, with a 6-0 thrashing of Ajax in the Dutch Cup, a result that secured qualification and went down in history as AZ's biggest victory over their rival.

“Reaching 100 games is very special for me. It all started as a childhood dream, and today I can enjoy an incredible moment in the Netherlands and European football, something I always aspired to. I am very proud to have worn the jersey of great clubs throughout my career and I hope to continue leaving my mark and being very happy here at AZ Alkmaar,” he commented.

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Boy from Vila

Trained in the youth categories of Alvinegro Praiano, Weslley Patati debuted among professionals in 2022. For Santos, he played in 33 matches before transferring to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel in September 2024.

In Israeli football, he quickly stood out, being a key player in winning the Israeli Championship and the Israeli Cup. In total, the “Brazilian Wizard,” as he became known, scored 15 goals and provided nine assists in 45 games.

In August 2025, after taking the number 10 jersey at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Patati secured his move to AZ, joining the Dutch club as one of the main prospects for the season. Since then, he has played 22 matches, with two goals and two assists, establishing himself as one of the highlights of the team's offensive sector.

“Reaching Europe has always been a dream, and today I feel like I am living an incredible moment in my career. Being able to play for such a prestigious club as AZ, learning every day and contributing on the field motivates me a lot. My focus is to continue evolving, win titles, and bring a lot of joy to the fans,” he reported.

The forward's contract with the Dutch club runs until mid-2030. In 2026, he competes in the Dutch Championship, the Dutch Cup, and the UEFA Conference League.

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