Anílson

Anílson Dourado Santiago (born 4 September 2001), simply known as Anílson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Career
Initiated in the youth categories of São Paulo FC, he began his career as a professional at CE Aimoré de São Leopoldo, competing in the 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. At the end of the club's participation in the competition, he was loaned again, this time to Náutico. He remained at the club until the end of the 2023 Campeonato Pernambucano, when he returned from loan, and without being used, was released by São Paulo FC. Days later, he signed with Ponte Preta.

Due incompatibilities with the Ponte Preta technical committee, he asked to resign the contract. On 20 July, Anílson signed with Paysandu.