Renato Júnior

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

Renato Barbosa dos Santos Júnior (born 5 June 2002), better known as just Renato Júnior, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for UAE Pro League side Al Wasl.

Renato Júnior

Personal information
Full name	Renato Barbosa dos Santos Júnior
Date of birth	(2002-06-05) June 5, 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Al Wasl
Youth career
	Água Santa
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2023	Água Santa	21	(5)
2021–2022	→ Portimonense (loan)	12	(0)
2022	→ Goiás (loan)	17	(0)
2023–2025	Viborg	62	(5)
2025–	Al Wasl	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 July 2025

Professional career

Renato Júnior began his career with the Brazilian side, Agua Santa SP before joining the Primeira Liga side Portimonense on 18 June 2021 for the 2021-22 season.^[2][3] He made his professional debut with Portimonense in a 2-1 Taça da Liga loss to Académica on 23 July 2021.^[4]

On 31 January 2023, Júnior joined Danish Superliga side Viborg on a deal until June 2026.^[5] His debut for the club came on 12 March, coming into the match in the 60th minute as a substitute for Ibrahim Said in a 1–1 draw against Nordsjælland.^[6]

After two-and-a-half seasons in Denmark, Júnior joined UAE Pro League side Al Wasl on 8 July 2025.^[7][8]