Nílton Santos played for only two teams in his professional career; Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and the Brazilian national team collecting 75 caps and scoring 3 goals.
Nílton Santos bermain untuk dua tim dalam karier profesionalnya, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas dan tim nasional Brasil mengumpulkan 75 caps dan mencetak 3 gol.