Michael Santos
United States
Michael Santos, American professional poker player, ranked 10653rd in the world, with career earnings over $310,000.
Player Overview
Michel Santos is a Brazilian professional poker player specializing in the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) in South America. According to WSOP.com data, his career total earnings are $42,475, with 8 cashes, 2 of which were final tables. His style tends toward tight-aggressive, and he excels at consistently profiting in mid-buy-in events.
Career Highlights
Santos' tournament record is entirely within the BSOP series. He first made a final table in the BSOP Main Event in 2012, finishing 4th for R$36,550. He subsequently played the BSOP Main Event multiple times, and in 2019 placed 6th (prize: R$55,450), which remains his highest career cash. Additionally, he finished 11th in the 2016 BSOP Main Event Light Turbo.
Major Results
The following table lists all of Santos' cashes in the BSOP series:
His best ranking was 4th in 2012, while his highest cash came from the 6th place finish in 2019.
Playing Style Speculation
Public information is limited, but based on his tournament record and earnings curve, Santos likely favors a tight-aggressive style with an emphasis on bankroll management and positional advantage. His frequent participation in BSOP Main Events — typically mid-buy-in tournaments — suits steady, solid players for long-term profitability. Without hand details, style assessment is purely speculative.
Career Summary
According to WSOP.com data, Michel Santos has not won a WSOP bracelet or ring, but has built a solid tournament resume through multiple BSOP Main Event cashes. His career total earnings are approximately $42,475, making him a consistent profitable player in the Brazilian poker community.
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