Santiago Alberto van der Putten Campos (born 25 June 2004) is a Costa Rican footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Spanish side Betis Deportivo, on loan from Alajuelense.
[2] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica, van der Putten saw his career path accelerated, as the club could not afford to make new transfers, and he was promoted to the first team at the age of sixteen.
[2] His agent also represented Honduran footballer Alberth Elis, who had signed for Boavista in September 2020, and van der Putten was given the opportunity to trial with the Portuguese club.
[2] He and his family had always been fans of Saprissa, and when fellow top-flight side Alajuelense approached him to join, he initially declined in favour of remaining with the San José-based club.
[5] On 19 August 2022, it was announced that van der Putten would join Spanish side Real Betis on loan, being assigned to the youth and reserve teams alongside compatriot Ricardo Peña.