Danilo Luiz da Silva

Danilo

Personal information
Full name	Danilo Luiz da Silva
Date of birth	15 July 1991 (1991-07-15) (age 20)
Place of birth	Bicas, Brazil
Height	1.84 m (6 ft  1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Right Back / Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Santos
Number	22
Youth career
2007–2009	América (MG)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2009–2010	América (MG)	15	(0)
2010–2011	Santos	67	(9)
2012–	Porto	0	(0)
National team‡
2011–	Brazil U-20	15	(2)
2011–	Brazil	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 10, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 1 October 2011

Danilo Luiz da Silva or simply Danilo (born 15 July 1991 in Bicas, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who has recently been signed by Porto from Brazilian side Santos, but he only will be moved to Portuguese club in 2012.

Club career

Early career

A product of the youth team at América (MG), Danilo made his debut at the 2009 Campeonato Mineiro. He played nine matches in the Série C 2009, and helped his club to gain the promotion to Série B 2010.

Santos FC

In May 2010, Danilo was transferred to Santos, which investor DIS Esporte acquired 37.5% economic rights and Santos acquired another 37.5% for free. The remain 25% was retained by América.^[1] In the rest of 2010 season, Danilo was a "12th man" for the club, coming off the bench in the most part of the Brasileirão 2010. In 2011, Danilo, had his playing time more extensive, and after impressive performances, he attracted the attention of the both Portuguese giants, Benfica and Porto. Porto won the race to buy the player, but his presentation on Dragões will be on December 2011, after the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup. His fee was €13M for 100% economic rights, and with a €50M release clause. His contract runs until June 2016^[2][3]

Honours

Club

• América (MG)
  • Brazilian Série C: 2009

• Santos
  • Campeonato Paulista: 2011
  • Copa Libertadores: 2011

National Team

• South American Youth Championship: 2011
• FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2011

Individual

• Campeonato Mineiro: 2010 - Championship Best Young Player

References

1. ^ "Santos FC apresenta lateral direito Danilo, maior revelação do futebol mineiro em 2010" (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 30 June 2010. http://www.santosfc.com.br/noticias/conteudo.asp?id=22422. Retrieved 27 August 2011. 
2. ^ "COMUNICADO [Communication]" (in Portuguese). FC Porto official site. 19 July 2011. http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/CompraDanilo19072011.pdf. Retrieved 18 August 2011. 
3. ^ "COMUNICADO [Communication]" (in Portuguese). FC Porto official site. 28 July 2011. http://www.fcporto.pt/IncFCP/PDF/Investor_Relations/FactosRelevantes/ir_CompraDaniloActualizacao28072011.pdf. Retrieved 18 August 2011. 

External links

• at Santos FC website
• zerozerofootball.com

Persondata
Name	Danilo Luiz da Silva
Alternative names
Short description	Football player
Date of birth	15 July 1991
Place of birth	Bicas, Brazil
Date of death
Place of death