Danilo (footballer, born July 1991)

brazilian association football player
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Danilo Luiz da Silva ( bear 15 July 1991 ), known as Danilo, is a brazilian professional football player who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Juventus and the Brazil national team. Danilo began his career with América Mineiro before moving to Santos, where he scored the finish that won the 2011 Copa Libertadores. In January 2012, he moved to Portuguese club Porto, where he won straight Primeira Liga titles. In 2015, he joined Real Madrid following a €31.5 million transfer tip. In 2017, he joined Manchester City. In 2019, having won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two EFL Cups with City, Danilo joined Juventus, winning the Serie A title during his first season with the club. Danilo was first capped by the senior Brazil team in 2011, besides winning the 2011 U-20 World Cup and a silver decoration at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He represented the nation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 Copa América .

Club career [edit ]

early years & Santos [edit ]

Danilo was born in Bicas, Minas Gerais. He played youth football with Tupynambás and América Mineiro, [ 4 ] and competed at senior level with the latter club in the Campeonato Mineiro and the Série C, winning the latter in 2009 and gaining promotion. [ 5 ] In May 2010, Danilo was transferred to Santos. Investor DIS Esporte acquired 37.5 % of his economic rights, Santos another 37.5 % for free and the remaining 25 % were retained by América. [ 6 ] He won the Campeonato Paulista in 2011 and competed in two Série A seasons with the team. [ 7 ] Danilo played the wide 90 minutes of both legs of the 2011 Copa Libertadores Finals against Peñarol, the first gear in central midfield and the second at right-back, and scored the critical goal in a 2–1 victory following a scoreless first base match. [ 8 ]

porto [edit ]

Danilo ( center ) dally for Porto in 2013 In early January 2012, following the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup, Danilo signed for Portuguese club Porto on a contract lasting until June 2016 following a €13 million transfer tip paid by Porto. [ 9 ] His contract included a €50 million release article. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] He initially played understudy to Cristian Săpunaru, but soon became first choice, with compatriot Alex Sandro – who signed at the lapp time – featuring on the other defensive wing as the Vítor Pereira -led team won back-to-back Primeira Liga titles. [ 12 ] Danilo scored his one-fourth competitive goal of the 2014–15 temper on 18 February with a punishment kick to equalise at 1–1 off to Basel in the Champions League round of 16. [ 13 ]

real Madrid [edit ]

On 31 March 2015, it was announced that Danilo would join actual Madrid in July, with the Spaniards paying a €31.5 million transfer fee for his services and signing him to a six-year narrow. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] He made his debut on 23 August in a scoreless draw at Sporting Gijón, which was besides the season undoer. [ 16 ] On 24 October, he scored his first goal for the team, in a 3–1 away win against Celta de Vigo. [ 17 ] Danilo contributed with seven appearances in the 2015–16 edition of the Champions League as Real Madrid won the tournament. In the concluding against Atlético Madrid, he came on as a stand-in for hurt Dani Carvajal early into the second half of a 1–1 draw and penalty gunfight gloat. [ 18 ] In 2016–17, profiting from several physical ailments to Carvajal, [ 19 ] Danilo contributed with 17 matches and one goal [ 20 ] as the club was crowned La Liga champions for the first time in five years. [ 21 ] [ 22 ] He besides played in three matches in the club ‘s Champions League campaign, [ 23 ] [ 24 ] [ 25 ] helping Madrid win its second straight Champions League championship. [ 26 ]

Manchester City [edit ]

Danilo education with Manchester City in 2017 On 23 July 2017, Danilo signed for English Premier League clubhouse Manchester City on a five-year contract [ 27 ] [ 28 ] for a reported £26.5 million transfer fee. [ 29 ] He scored his inaugural finish for his new team on 23 December, replacing fabian Delph late into the home repair against AFC Bournemouth and scoring the final examination goal of a 4–0 base acquire. [ 30 ]

Juventus [edit ]

On 7 August 2019, Danilo signed for Serie A champions Juventus on a five-year contract following a €37 million transfer fee paid by Juventus. The transaction involved a part-exchange that saw João Cancelo motivate to Manchester City. [ 31 ] Danilo made his Juventus debut on 31 August in a couple against Napoli, in which he scored the opening goal of an eventual 4–3 home victory, which was besides the fastest goal scored by a alien musician in Serie A. [ 32 ] In the 2020 Coppa Italia Final against Napoli on 17 June, following a 0–0 draw after regulation time, Danilo missed Juventus ‘ second spot kick in the resulting shoot-out, hitting the ball over the crossbar. Napoli ultimately won the match 4–2 on penalties. [ 33 ] On 10 January 2021, in a Serie A game against Sassuolo, Danilo opened the scoring with a 25-meter volley ; Juventus won 3–1. [ 34 ]

International career [edit ]

Danilo lining up for Brazil in 2014

style of play [edit ]

In 2012, Marca compared Danilo to compatriot and fellow right-back Dani Alves, describing him as “ a hardworking right back with an attacking streak and a polished technique. His continual runs up and down the flank besides serve to make him a bad defender, who plays well as a sweeper and anticipates the play. He measures 6 feet tall and, in malice of his slender build, does well up top, ” besides dubbing him as being “ one of the best right backs of the future, ” due to his senior high school quality performances at the meter. [ 46 ] Although chiefly a right-back, he has besides been deployed as a rightist, or even as a cardinal or defensive midfielder in battlefront of the back-line on occasion. [ 8 ] [ 47 ] In 2015, Tim Vickery, an adept on south american english football, said the be of Danilo : “ From Carlos Alberto to Cafu, Brazil have had more dramatic players at right-back than most – but Porto man Danilo is proving a excellent all-around. He can join the attack as an element of surprise, but his defensive skills are besides sound. ” [ 48 ] Under his Juventus director Maurizio Sarri, Danilo has besides been used as a improvised left-back. [ 49 ] A 2019 profile in Tuttosport by Giovanni Aramini besides praised him for his tactical sense, put, and ball–winning capabilities, describing him as a “ complete ” defender. [ 50 ] Under Andrea Pirlo, he has besides been used as a right–sided centre-back in a three–man back–line. [ 51 ]

career statistics [edit ]

club [edit ]

As of match played 6 November 2021

International [edit ]

As of match played 16 November 2021[58]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team
Year
Apps
Goals

Brazil

2011
2
0

2012
4
0

2014
5
0

2015
4
0

2017
1
0

2018
6
0

2019
3
1

2020
4
0

2021
15
0

Total
44
1

Scores and results list Brazil’s goal tally first.[58]

List of international goals scored by Danilo

No.
Date
Venue
Opponent
Score
Result
Competition

1.
19 November 2019
Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
South Korea
3–0
3–0
Friendly

Honours [edit ]

América Mineiro [ 3 ] [ 5 ]
Santos [ 3 ]
Porto [ 3 ]
Real Madrid [ 3 ]
Manchester City
Juventus
Brazil [ 3 ]
Individual