Danilo da Silva

Danilo da Silva

Brazil

Personal Information

Full Name Danilo Luiz da Silva
Date of Birth July 15, 1991
Nationality Brazil
Height 1.84m (6 ft 0 in)
Role Full back
Past Team(s)
Family Jose Luiz da Silva (Father), Maria Jose da Silva (Mother)
Danilo da Silva: A Brief Biography


Background

Danilo Luiz da Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Manchester City and the Brazilian national team. He was born on 15 July 1991 in Bicas, Brazil.


Career

Danilo began his professional football career playing for America Mineiro in 2009. He then played for Santos and scored the winning goal in the 2011 Copa Libertadores. In 2012, he moved to FC Porto, where he won consecutive Primeira Liga titles. He signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid for €31.5 million in the year 2015. On 23 July 2017, Danilo had signed for English club Manchester City on a five-year contract for a whopping £26.5 million fee.

For Brazil, Danilo made his debut on 14th September, 2011 against Australia.


Position and Playing Style

Danilo plays predominantly as a full-back although he is capable of doubling up as a defensive midfielder. The Brazilian is an attacking full-back by nature and likes getting into the offensive third more often than not.



Danilo da Silva News

“Will you copy it?” – Danilo asks Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United man appreciates his new look
“Will you copy it?” – Danilo asks Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United man appreciates his new look
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"He thinks about football all the time" - Danilo on Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
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Parma vs Pisa prediction, preview, team news and more | Serie B 2021-22
Juventus Transfer News Roundup: Striker undergoes medical, Bayern Munich interested in defender and more | 4th July 2021
Juventus Transfer News Roundup: Striker undergoes medical, Bayern Munich interested in defender and more | 4th July 2021
Last Modified Apr 1, 2019 23:05 IST