Santiago Andrés Longo (born 12 April 1998), known simply as Santi, is an Argentine professional

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who plays as a

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for Belgrano.

Career

Trained in the youth sectors of Club Atlético Belgrano, Longo has played for the club since the 2019 season, still in the Primera Nacional. He accumulated 132 appearances for the team with 3 goals scored. On 2 September 2024, he signed a loan contract until the end of 2025 with São Paulo FC. On 10 February 2025, the loan agreement was terminated.

Style of play

Defensive midfielder, Longo stands out for his commitment to stealing balls, which guaranteed him the position of

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of CA Belgrano in the 2024 season.

Honours

;Belgrano *

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