Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo

Kevin is a Brazilian midfielder born in São Paulo on January 4, 2003. He began developing at Desportivo Brasil before joining Palmeiras’ youth system in 2020. At the 2023 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, Kevin scored five goals and supplied five assists in eight matches, earning Player of the Tournament honors. He subsequently moved into Palmeiras’ senior setup, making 11 appearances and being part of the squad that won the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title. In January 2024, Kevin joined Shakhtar Donetsk, where he made his UEFA Europa League debut against Marseille. During the 2024–25 season, he helped Shakhtar win the domestic league and cup double and was voted the club’s Player of the Season. Kevin later moved to Fulham, adding a Premier League chapter to a career built on dribbling, ball carrying, cutting inside from the left and committed tackling.