Daniel Silva dos Santos facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Daniel Silva dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | May 30, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Cabo Frio, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | February 10, 2019 (aged 36) | ||
| Place of death | Cabo Frio, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2002 | Rio das Ostras | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003 | Cabofriense | ||
| 2004 | Mixto-MT | ||
| 2005–2009 | Cabofriense | ||
| 2006 | → Paysandu (Loan) | ||
| 2007 | → Ituano (Loan) | ||
| 2007 | → Cruzeiro (Loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | → São Caetano (loan) | ||
| 2009–2011 | Ventforet Kofu | 100 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | Nagoya Grampus | 54 | (1) |
| 2014 | Cabofriense | 10 | (1) |
| 2014 | Vila Nova | 2 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Oita Trinita | 39 | (2) |
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Daniel Silva dos Santos, also known as Daniel Tijolo, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born in Cabo Frio, Brazil, on May 30, 1982. Daniel played as a defensive midfielder, a position where players help protect their team's goal. He was known for his strong play in the middle of the field.
Daniel played for several football clubs during his career. He spent many years playing in Japan. Some of the well-known teams he played for include Ventforet Kofu, Nagoya Grampus, and Oita Trinita. He passed away on February 10, 2019, in Cabo Frio, at the age of 36.
Daniel's Football Journey
Daniel started his football journey in Brazil. He played for clubs like Cabofriense. He also had loan spells at other Brazilian teams. These loans allowed him to gain experience and play in different leagues.
Playing in Japan
A big part of Daniel's career was spent in Japan. He moved there in 2009 to play for Ventforet Kofu. He quickly became an important player for the team. He helped them in the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest football division.
After his time at Ventforet Kofu, Daniel joined Nagoya Grampus in 2012. This was a step up, as Nagoya Grampus plays in the J1 League, Japan's top division. He continued to show his skills as a strong midfielder.
Later, in 2014, Daniel returned to the J2 League to play for Oita Trinita. He played many games for them too, showing his dedication to the sport.
Career Highlights
Daniel played a lot of matches during his time in Japan.
- For Ventforet Kofu, he played 100 games and scored 4 goals.
- With Nagoya Grampus, he played 54 games and scored 1 goal.
- At Oita Trinita, he played 39 games and scored 2 goals.
Overall, Daniel played over 200 professional games in his career. He was a consistent player who always gave his best on the field. His career showed his passion for football and his ability to play at a high level.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Silva dos Santos para niños
