Born on 20th February 2002 and hailing from Brazil, Ageu Almeida Santos is a 23-year-old footballer who has, in his young career, galvanised the heart of the midfield for Hearts with his presence. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (1.81m) and weighing a respectable 11 stone 11 pounds (75 kg), Ageu is a powerhouse in the pitch who sports the number 40 jersey with aplomb.
His talent has not gone unnoticed in the wider football fraternity. Transfermarkt, an expert source in the football business, values the agile midfielder at around £1.3m, a fitting testament to his skills and capabilities.
The journey of Ageu through different teams and leagues began earnestly in January 2023, as he was picked up by Santa Clara, a team contending in the Liga Portugal. His tenure at Santa Clara, however, was punctuated with a couple of loans to B-SAD and Alverca, teams in the Segunda Divisão and the Liga Portugal respectively. After each loan period, Ageu would return to Santa Clara, showcasing his adaptability and resilience along the way.
His big break materialised in August 2025, when he was transferred from Santa Clara to Hearts, a stalwart in the Scottish Premiership. The transaction was leveraged at a significant fee rounded to £1.8m, and thus Ageu journeyed from the sun-drenched pitches of Portugal to the rugged terrains of Scotland, where he continues to strive to make his mark.
