Larson (footballer)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Tornaand the second or paternal family name is Ferreira dos Santos.

Larson

Personal information
Full name	Larson Torna Ferreira dos Santos
Date of birth	(2005-07-10) 10 July 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Pelotas, Brazil
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Palmeiras
Number	48
Youth career
2016–2020	Internacional
2021–2022	Brasil de Pelotas
2022–2025	Goiás
2025	→ Palmeiras (loan)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2025–2026	Goiás	0	(0)
2025–2026	→ Palmeiras (loan)	5	(0)
2026–	Palmeiras	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:36, 19 November 2025 (UTC)

Larson Torna Ferreira dos Santos (born 10 July 2005), simply known as Larson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Palmeiras.

Club career

Born in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul and named after Henrik Larsson, Larson began his career at the age of eight in a local school, later moving to Internacional aged 11. ^{[1] [2]} Released in 2020, he subsequently joined hometown side Brasil de Pelotas before joining Goiás in 2022. ^[3]

On 30 January 2025, Larson was loaned to Palmeiras for one year, being initially a member of the under-20 team. ^[4] In October, he started to train with the first team, ^[5] and made his professional – and Série A – debut with the club on 15 November, coming on as a late substitute for Maurício in a 1–0 away loss to Santos, as several key players were away on international duty. ^{[6] [7]}

On 27 January 2026, Palmeiras exercised the buyout clause on Larson's contract, with the player signing a contract until 2030. ^[8]

International career

On 26 September 2024, Larson was called up to the Brazil national under-20 team. ^[9]

Career statistics

As of 29 January 2026 ^[10]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Paulista		Copa do Brasil		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Palmeiras	2025	Série A	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		2	0
	2026		0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	—		3	0
Career total			2	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0

Honours

Palmeiras U20 ^[11]

• Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20: 2025

References

1. "Joia estreante no Palmeiras fez teste no Flamengo e tem nome inspirado em ex-Barcelona" [Debutant pearl at Palmeiras had a trial at Flamengo and has his name inspired in former Barcelona man] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
2. "Promessa do Goiás e da Seleção Brasileira Sub-20: Conheça a história de Larson" [Prospect of Goiás and the Brazil national under-20 team: Know the story of Larson] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Esmeraldino.com. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
3. "Quem é Larson? Volante emprestado pelo Goiás encanta Abel no Palmeiras e será comprado" [Who is Larson? Defensive midfielder loaned from Goiás fascinates Abel at Palmeiras and will be bought] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
4. "Meia do Goiás é emprestado para o Palmeiras" [Goiás midfielder is loaned to Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Popular. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
5. "Conheça Larson, jovem volante que despertou atenção de Abel e será comprado pelo Palmeiras" [Know Larson, young defensive midfielder who caught the eye of Abel and will be bought by Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
6. "Larson se destaca em sua estreia pelo Palmeiras contra o Santos" [Larson impresses on his debut for Palmeiras against Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Entre Altas e Baixas. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
7. "Pelotense com passagem pela base do Brasil estreia no time principal do Palmeiras" [Pelotense with a stint in the youth setup of Brasil debuts in the first team of Palmeiras] (in Brazilian Portuguese). A Hora do Sul. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
8. "Palmeiras compra Larson do Goiás e assina contrato com joia até 2030" [Palmeiras purchase Larson from Goiás and sign contract with pearl until 2030] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
9. "Talento em Ascensão: Larson é Convocado para a Seleção Sub-20" [Talent on the making: Larson is called up for the national under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Marca do Penalty. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
10. Larson at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
11. "Larson Torna Ferreira dos Santos" (in Brazilian Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. Retrieved 19 November 2025.