Renan (footballer, born 1996)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is dos Santos and the second or paternal family name is Paixao.

Renan dos Santos Paixao (born July 28, 1996) is a Brazilian football player^[1] who plays as a defender and currently play for Kagoshima United.

Renan

Personal information
Full name	Renan dos Santos Paixao
Date of birth	(1996-07-28) July 28, 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Kagoshima United
Number	27
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2013	Red Bull Bragantino II
2014–2016	Palmeiras
2016	→ Joseense (loan)	6	(0)
2017	→ Monte Azul (loan)	10	(0)
2018–2024	Renofa Yamaguchi	159	(8)
2025–	Kagoshima United	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 December 2024, 2:22 (UTC)

Career

Renan made his league debut for Joseense against Sertãozinho on 6 February 2016.^[2]

Renan made his league debut for Monte Azul against Joseense on 29 January 2017.^[3] He scored his first league goal against CA Taboão da Serra on 8 April 2017, scoring in the 60th minute.^[4]

On 26 February 2018, Renan was announced at Renofa Yamaguchi.^[5] He made his league debut against Zweigen Kanazawa on 21 March 2018.^[6] Renan scored his first league goal against FC Ryukyu on 18 July 2020, scoring in the 57th minute.^[7] On 16 November 2024, it was announced that the club would not be renewing his contract for the 2025 season.^[8] Renan left the club with 159 league appearances and 8 goals.^[9]

On 27 December 2024, Renan was announced at Kagoshima United.^[10]

Career statistics (Japan only)

Club

As of the start from 2025 season.^[11][12][13]

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
2018	Renofa Yamaguchi	J2 League	20	0	1	0	–		21	0
2019			1	0	0	0			1	0
2020			31	4	–				31	4
2021			22	1					22	1
2022			25	0	1	0			26	0
2023			28	1	–				28	1
2024			32	2	1	0	1	0	34	2
2025	Kagoshima United	J3 League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career Total			159	8	3	0	1	0	163	8