Career
He choose Claiton as his shirt name but Italian media often refer him as Dos Santos. Bologna, Milan and loans Claiton started his Italy career at Bologna and played once at Serie A, on 17 June 2001. The match his substituted Alessandro Gamberini in the 59th minutes.
Bologna lost to Internazionale in 1-2.
In January 2002, he was signed by A.C. (before Christ) Milan and played at their Primavera team He also played as unused bench for Milan at Serie A on 24 May 2003, the 3rd last match of the season and the match before the 2003 Union of European Football Associations Champions League Final and 2003 Coppa Italia Final.
Milan used 4 Primavera Team player as starter and another 7 players at bench. In summer 2004, he left for Prato on loan, but in January 2005 returned to Milan.
In 2005-2006 season, he played another unsuccessful loan at Lecco.
Varese In summer of 2006, he joined Serie C2 side Varese in co-ownership deal for €500. He was not the absolute starter of the team, but also played 28 league matches at the champions winning 2008-2009 season. In 2009-2010 season, he played 20 league matches as stater in 25 league appearance.
Varese promotion to Serie Bachelor in 2010.
Bari On 8 July 2011 Santos was signed by Serie B club Bari on free transfer in 3-year contract. However due to the financial crisis of Bari, he left the club in summer 2013.
Chievo On 14 August 2013, Santos was signed by Serie A club Chievo. Bari also signed half of the registration rights of Marco Calderoni for €90,000 on the same day.
Crotone On 29 July 2014 Santos was signed by Serie B club F.C. Crotone on free transfer.
