Quick Info
| Profession | Professional American football placekicker |
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| Nationality | Brazilian-American |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Brazil |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Cairo Santos
22/10/2026
Cairo Santos kicked a career-long 58-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to seal a 30-24 Chicago Bears win over the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. He was still frustrated afterward, because he had earlier hit the left upright on a 53-yard attempt. He had also missed field goals in several recent games.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Cairo Fernandes Santos is a Brazilian-American professional placekicker who plays for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He is the first Brazilian-born player in NFL history. |
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| Draft Status | Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs on 19/05/2014 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8" |
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| Weight | 173 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 8 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | St. Joseph's Academy, St. Augustine, Florida |
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| University | Tulane University |
Career
| Professional Debut | 2014 |
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| Career NFL Field Goal Accuracy | Approximately 85% |
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| First Playoff Game Note | First Brazilian player to appear in an NFL playoff game |
| Career-Long Field Goal | 58 yards, made against the New England Patriots on 22/10/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He moved to St. Augustine, Florida, as a foreign exchange student at age 15 and was unfamiliar with American football before that. | |
| 2. He stayed in Florida to pursue a college scholarship while sharpening his kicking skills in high school. | |
| 3. In the 2016 NFL "My Cause My Cleats" campaign, he honoured Brazilian club Chapecoense after the 2016 plane crash that killed 71 people. | |
| 4. He is a naturalized United States citizen. |
