Heitor Marinho dos Santos

Heitor, full name Heitor Marinho dos Santos, is a Brazilian centre-back who plays with his right foot. Born on 27 April 2000, he developed at the Paraná Soccer Technical Center before joining Grêmio’s academy in 2017. At Grêmio, Heitor featured in the club’s state-league and Campeonato Brasileiro de Aspirantes squads and was part of teams that won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 2021 and 2022. In early 2023, he moved to Estonia to join Levadia Tallinn. He helped Levadia win the Estonian league and cup double in 2024, establishing himself as a regular defender. Heitor then continued his European career and is listed with Hungarian club Újpest. As a centre-back, he contributes through aerial challenges, clearances, interceptions and measured distribution from the back.