Nikolas Francisco Santos de Barros (born 6 August 2006), simply known as Nikolas, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Ponte Preta.
Career Born in Guarujá, São Paulo, Nikolas played for Lemense and Cianorte before joining Ponte Preta's youth sides in June 2024, initially on loan. After impressing with the under-20 team, he was promoted to the main squad in January 2026, and made his senior debut on 11 January, coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate Gustavo Telles in a 3–0 Campeonato Paulista away loss to Corinthians.
On 27 January 2026, after attracting interest from Corinthians and Santos, Nikolas renewed his link with Ponte until January 2029.
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+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPonte Preta2026Série B005000—50Career total0050000050
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