During his peak (1983–1997), Santos played for South China Athletic Association. His career was disrupted by two cruciate ligament injuries to his left knee after tearing it in the final match of the 1992-1993 season against British Forces which sidelined him for eight months, and then tearing it again during a league match against Sing Tao in 1993–1994 after a heavy tackle by Ian Docker which took 3 years for rehabilitation. He was twice awarded Footballer of the year and he rounded off his career with Sun Hei. Santos coaches new blood despite bleak outlook for football
