Danilo Luiz da Silva
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Danilo Luiz da Silva or simply Danilo (born 15 July 1991 in Bicas
Bicas
Bicas is a Brazilian city in the state of Minas Gerais. As of 2004 its population is estimated to be 13.590 inhabitants.Initially a breakpoint for salesmen in the 18th century, Bicas obtained its independence from the city of Guarará in 1923...

, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

) is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

ian footballer who has recently been signed by Porto from Brazilian side Santos, but he only will be moved to Portuguese club in 2012.

Early career

A product of the youth team at América (MG)
América Futebol Clube (MG)
América Futebol Clube is a traditional Brazilian football team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, founded on April 30, 1912....

, Danilo made his debut at the 2009 Campeonato Mineiro
Campeonato Mineiro
Campeonato Mineiro is the state football league of the state of Minas Gerais and is controlled by the Minas Gerais Football Federation FMF ....

. He played nine matches in the Série C 2009, and helped his club to gain the promotion to Série B 2010
2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
In 2010, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, the second level of the Brazilian League, was contested by 20 clubs from May 7 to November 27, 2010...

.

Santos FC

In May 2010, Danilo was transferred to Santos, which investor DIS Esporte
DIS Esporte
D.I.S. Esporte e Organização de Eventos LTDA. is a private football investment fund. It was set up by Rio Grande do Sul native Delcir Sonda and Idi Sonda. They operate one of the notable São Paulo state supermarket chain ....

 acquired 37.5% economic rights and Santos acquired another 37.5% for free. The remain 25% was retained by América. 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
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...

. 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
2011 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-Match for fifth place:-Semi-finals:-Match for third place:-Final:-External links:...

. His fee was €13M for 100% economic rights, and with a €50M release clause. His contract runs until June 2016

Club

América (MG)
América Futebol Clube (MG)
América Futebol Clube is a traditional Brazilian football team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, founded on April 30, 1912....

    • Brazilian Série C
      Campeonato Brasileiro Série C
      The Campeonato Brasileiro Série C is the third division of Brazilian football.Unlike the first and second divisions, the Série C is not played in a double round robin system, arguably because many participating teams lack the financial conditions to travel long distances...

      : 2009

Santos
    • Campeonato Paulista
      Campeonato Paulista
      The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...

      : 2011
    • Copa Libertadores
      Copa Libertadores de América
      The Copa Santander Libertadores de América , known simply as the Copa Libertadores and originally known as the Copa Campeones de América , is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1960...

      : 2011
      2011 Copa Libertadores
      The 2011 Copa Libertadores de América was the 52nd edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier international club tournament. It was held from January 25 to June 22 of the same year...


National Team

  • South American Youth Championship
    South American Youth Championship
    The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...

    : 2011
    2011 South American Youth Championship
    The 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February....

  • FIFA U-20 World Cup
    FIFA U-20 World Cup
    The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...

    : 2011
    2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup
    The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the eighteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. Colombia hosted the tournament between 29 July and 20 August 2011, with matches being played in eight cities...


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