Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Nezinho dos Santos:

  • Full Name: Welington Reginaldo dos Santos
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Age: Born January 21, 1981
  • Hometown: Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
  • Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Number: Typically wore #23 during his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Not applicable (developed through the Brazilian basketball system)
  • College: Did not attend college (developed in Brazil)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted
  • Teams Played For:
    • Franca Basquetebol Clube (Brazil)
    • Brasília Basketball (Brazil)
    • Limeira Basketball (Brazil)
    • Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
    • Rio Claro Basketball (Brazil)
    • Other NBB teams
  • Championship Rings: None (did not play in the NBA)
  • Kids: Not publicly documented
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Nezinho dos Santos’ player archetype was that of a veteran floor general: a ball-dominant point guard who set the tempo, organized the offense, and could still flip into an aggressive scoring mode when a defense gave him space. At 1.85 m (6-foot-1), he was not oversized, but he played with control, craft, and enough burst to pressure gaps, while defensively he fit best as a competitive backcourt defender who relied more on positioning, toughness, and experience than length. Offensively, his primary role was to run the team, create advantages with the ball, and mix playmaking with timely perimeter shooting, which matched how he was described and used across Brazilian club and national-team contexts. His overall play style was composed but assertive: a lead guard who could manage possessions, hit threes, and take over stretches without losing his identity as the organizer of the offense. (FIBA Basketball)

Sources:

FIBA — Nezinho Dos Santos – Brazil – Player profile
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