Elyu Santiago
Midfielder · Marítimo · №20
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
Marítimo
Casa Pia AC
Primeira Liga
|
1:0 | |
GIL Vicente
Arouca
Primeira Liga
|
1:3 | |
Moreirense
Arouca
Primeira Liga
|
0:1 | |
Arouca
Benfica
Primeira Liga
|
1:2 | |
Famalicao
Arouca
Primeira Liga
|
1:0 | |
FC Porto
Arouca
Primeira Liga
|
3:1 | |
Arouca
Nacional
Primeira Liga
|
3:0 | |
|
Casa Pia AC
Arouca
Primeira Liga
|
3:2 | |
Napoli
Verona
Serie A
|
2:2 | |
Verona
Torino
Serie A
|
0:3 |
Season statistics
| Competition | Season | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 2025 | 11 |
| Primeira Liga | 2025 | 7 |
| Primeira Liga | 2026 | 1 |
About the player
Yellu Santiago made his name in Spanish football through the Valencia academy, working his way up through Mestalla before getting his chance at senior level. The move that changed his career came in January 2024, when he left Valencia for Getafe.
His first season in white and blue produced a moment he will be remembered for locally: in March 2024 he scored the winning goal against Girona, a result that stood out in a campaign in which he made 14 La Liga appearances. Over his time at the club he went on to make 33 appearances in total, establishing himself as a regular option in central midfield.
Santiago plays as a defensive or central midfielder. He wore the number 20 shirt during his spell at Getafe.
In 2025 he moved on again, this time leaving Spain altogether for Hellas Verona, who presented him to their supporters as a new addition to the midfield.
Career path
- 2027 — now Marítimo 1 match
- 2026 Arouca 5 matches
- 2026 Verona 4 matches
- 2024 — 2025 Getafe 37 matches
- 2023 — 2024 Valencia Mestalla 49 matches
- 2022 Valencia 3 matches
Career
| Season | Club | Competition | Games | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Marítimo | Liga Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 25/26 | Arouca | Liga Portugal | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 25/26 | Verona | Serie A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 25/26 | Verona | Italy Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 24/25 | Getafe | LaLiga | 19 | 0 | 0 | 364 |
| 24/25 | Getafe | Copa del Rey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 310 |
| 23/24 | Getafe | LaLiga | 14 | 1 | 0 | 657 |
| 23/24 | Valencia Mestalla | Segunda Federación - Grupo III | 14 | 0 | 0 | 716 |
| 23/24 | Valencia Mestalla | Premier League International Cup U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 22/23 | Valencia Mestalla | Segunda Federación - Grupo III | 27 | 1 | 0 | 967 |
| 22/23 | Valencia Mestalla | Premier League International Cup U21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 399 |
| 21/22 | Valencia | LaLiga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Total | Valencia Mestalla | 49 | 2 | 0 | 2 261 | |
| Total | Getafe | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 331 | |
| Total | Arouca | 5 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| Total | Verona | 4 | 0 | 0 | 105 | |
| Total | Valencia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 81 | |
| Total | Spain U18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 135 | |
| Total | Marítimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers
Transfers- 26/27 Marítimo Verona
- 26/27 Verona Marítimo
- 25/26 Arouca Verona
- 25/26 Verona Arouca
- 25/26 Getafe Verona
- 23/24 Valencia B Getafe
- 22/23 Valencia U19 Valencia B
- 21/22 Valencia U18 Valencia U19
- 20/21 Valencia CF You Valencia U18
- 18/19 Torre Pacheco Valencia CF You
- 17/18 Cartagena Yth. Torre Pacheco
- 12/13 Minera Cartagena Yth.
