Sorriso
Forward · Santa Clara · №99
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
Santa Clara
Famalicao
Primeira Liga
|
1:0 | |
Académico Viseu
Santa Clara
Primeira Liga
|
0:1 |
Season statistics
| Competition | Season | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | 2026 | 2 |
About the player
Sorriso is the name that has followed Luiz Salles through his entire career, stuck so firmly that it now sits above the number 99 on his shirt at Santa Clara rather than his own surname.
At Bragantino he settled into a regular attacking role, making 92 appearances and scoring 11 goals, a run that earned him a switch to Europe in January 2024. The move to Famalicão began as a loan, and in the 2024/25 season there he played 29 matches and scored 8 goals.
Salles left Famalicão and passed briefly through Athletico Paranaense before Santa Clara announced his arrival on 10 July 2026. The move was completed as an outright transfer rather than a loan, though structured with an unusual split: Athletico Paranaense kept 30% of his economic rights, with Santa Clara acquiring the remaining 70%. The fee was not disclosed. His contract at Santa Clara runs until 30 June 2029, with an option for a further season if agreed sporting conditions are met.
