Santiago Paiva

Santiago Martín Paiva Mattos (born 11 January 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Plaza Colonia.

Career
Paiva made his professional debut on 26 November 2017, coming on as a 62nd minute substitute for Ignacio González in a 5–0 loss against Liverpool Montevideo. On 5 May 2019, he scored his first two professional goals in a 4–3 win against Juventud. After trailing 2–3 till 65th minute, Paiva scored equalizing and winning goals to give his side all three points.

Following Danubio's relegation from top division after 2020 season, Paiva joined Cerro Largo on a season long loan deal.

In July 2022, Paiva joined Argentine Primera División club Godoy Cruz.