André Luiz Santos Dias (born 20 June 2006), known as André Luiz or just André, is a Brazilian footballer who plays mainly as a defensive midfielder for Corinthians.
.png) André during a post-match interview as a Corinthians player in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | André Luiz Santos Dias | ||
| Date of birth | 20 June 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Corinthians | ||
| Number | 49 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2025 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Corinthians | 31 | (7) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in São Paulo, André joined Corinthians' youth categories in 2016, aged ten. He signed a professional contract with the club in 2023, and renewed his link until 2029 on 25 August 2025.[1]
André Luiz made his first team – and Série A – debut on 13 September 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Maycon in a 1–0 win over Fluminense at the Maracanã Stadium.[2][3][4][5]
Career statistics
edit- As of 30 May 2026[6]
| Club | Season | League | State league | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Corinthians | 2025 | Série A | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 2 | |
| 2026 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 28 | 5 | ||
| Total | 23 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 7 | ||
- ↑ Appearances in Copa Libertadores
- ↑ Appearance in Supercopa do Brasil
Honours
editCorinthians U20
Corinthians
References
edit- ↑ "Corinthians quadruplica multa nacional em renovação de André, joia da base que agradou Dorival" [Corinthians quadruples national release clause to renew André, a youth academy player who impressed Dorival] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Quem é André? Joia estreia pelo Corinthians com aval de Dorival e multa acima dos R$ 600 milhões" [Who is André? Pearl debuts for Corinthians with the approval of Dorival and release clause above R$ 600 million] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "André Luiz celebra estreia no Corinthians: 'Gratificante'" [André Luiz celebrates debut at Corinthians: 'Gratifying'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Joia do Corinthians comemora estreia pelo profissional; confira" [Corinthians pearl celebrates professional debut; check out] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Timão. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Quem é a joia de R$ 630 milhões que fez sua estreia pelo Corinthians" [Who is the R$ 630 million pearl who made his debut for Corinthians] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "André Luiz". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Corinthians é decisivo no ataque e conquista Supercopa do Brasil diante Flamengo". Meu Timão. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.