André Clarindo dos Santos (born 8 March 1983) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left-back, but was also utilised as an attacking midfielder or left winger.

[12] On 31 August 2011, André Santos signed for Arsenal on a long-term contract, Fenerbahçe SK announced the fee was €7 million.

[13] He made his debut for the Gunners on 13 September, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute for Gervinho in a 1–1 draw away to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.

Santos made his return on 24 March 2012 in a 3–0 win against Aston Villa coming on as a substitute for Kieran Gibbs in the 68th minute.

Arsenal went on to win the match 3–2 thanks to a Laurent Koscielny winner.On 3 November, after a dismal first-half performance against Manchester United, Santos came under even more criticism after having swapped shirts with ex-Gunner captain Robin van Persie at half-time.

On 10 February 2013, Santos moved to Porto Alegre after signing a one-year loan deal (with the option for Arsenal to recall him after 6 months) with Grêmio.

On 5 February 2015 Santos joined Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP) and signed a contract till the end of the championship.

[21] After joining Swiss side FC Wil 1900, Santos left the club after one season, he made 25 appearances and scored 9 goals in the Challenge League.

[23] On July 20, 2024, at the championship of the Bryansk region, he played for free for the Sokol amateur club from the city of Seltso against Avangard from Kletnya.

He was in the starting line-up in the Final against United States but was substituted in the 66th minute of play for Dani Alves as he earlier picked a yellow card.