Danilo

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Danilo Luiz da Silva (born 15 July 1991), known as Danilo (Brazilian Portuguese: [dɐ̃ˈnilu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo.
Danilo began his career with América Mineiro before moving to Santos, where he scored the goal that won the 2011 Copa Libertadores. In January 2012, he moved to Portuguese club Porto, where he won consecutive Primeira Liga titles. In 2015, he joined Real Madrid following a €31.5 million transfer fee. 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. After 13 years, he left the European continent in 2025, signing for Flamengo, where he scored the goal that made them win their 4th Copa Libertadores title.
Danilo was first capped by the senior Brazil team in 2011, also winning the 2011 U-20 World Cup and a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He represented the nation at the FIFA World Cup in 2018, 2022 and 2026, and the Copa América in 2021 and 2024.