Biography
Who is Danilo?
Early life and career
Danilo Luiz da Silva was born on July 15, 1991, in Bicas, Brazil. He began his football path playing youth sports with Tupynambás and América Mineiro. He competed at the senior level in the Campeonato Mineiro and the Série C, winning the latter in 2009 to help his team gain promotion.
In May 2010, Danilo transferred to Santos. During his time with the club, he won the Campeonato Paulista in 2011 and played a crucial role in the Copa Libertadores. He scored the decisive goal in the 2011 Copa Libertadores Finals against Peñarol, securing a victory for Santos.
European club career
In January 2012, Danilo moved to Portuguese club Porto, where he won consecutive Primeira Liga titles. Following his success in Portugal, he joined Real Madrid in 2015 for a transfer fee of 31.5 million euros. During his time with Real Madrid, he contributed to multiple Champions League victories and a La Liga title.
In July 2017, Danilo transferred to Manchester City, where he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. He then moved to Juventus in August 2019, winning the Serie A title during his first season. He later served as the captain of Juventus before returning to Brazil in 2025 to sign with Flamengo.
International career
Danilo made his debut for the senior Brazil national team in 2011. He also won the 2011 U-20 World Cup with the under-20 team and earned a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
He has represented Brazil in multiple major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2018, 2022, and 2026. Also, he played in the Copa América tournaments held in 2021 and 2024, helping his country reach the final in 2021.
Birthday and age
Danilo was born on July 15, 1991, which makes Danilo 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Danilo shares the date with 44 other famous people.
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