Nílton dos Santos

Nílton dos Santos is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.

Career

and contemporary of Nílton Santos, Nílton dos Santos was Bangu's left back from 1953 to 1965, and played 506 matches for the club, being the second athlete with the most appearances, behind only Ubirajara Motta, and considered one of the great idols in the history of Bangu. He was called up to the Brazil national football team in 1956, but never took to the field.

Honours

;Bangu

International Soccer League: 1960

;Individual

Prêmio Belfort Duarte: 1956