Robert Santos (footballer)

Robert dos Santos Conceição (born 20 July 2003), known as Robert Santos or just Robert, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Atlético Mineiro, on loan from Athletic-MG.

Career
Born in Salvador, Bahia, Robert began his career with local side Jacuipense in 2017, before moving to the youth sides of Vitória in the following year. In 2020, he joined Palmeiras.

On 15 April 2021, Robert signed a contract with Bahia and was assigned to the under-20 squad. On 24 November, he renewed his link with the club for a further year, but moved abroad with Portuguese side Portimonense in July 2022.

After featuring rarely for the under-23 side of the Marafados, Robert was released in July 2023, and spent a period without a club before being announced at Athletic-MG on 23 January 2024. He made his professional debut the following day, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring the opener in a 2–1 Campeonato Mineiro home win over Ipatinga.

Robert had individual success in the 2024 Campeonato Mineiro campaign, scoring three goals and providing two assists in seven appearances. His performances drew interest from clubs from the top national division, and on 27 March 2024 it was announced his signing by Atlético Mineiro on a season-long loan.