Danilo (footballer, born 1979) facts for kids
Danilo as head coach of Corinthians U20 in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Danilo Gabriel de Andrade | ||
| Date of birth | 11 June 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | São Gotardo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1999 | Goiás | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2003 | Goiás | 144 | (31) |
| 2003–2006 | São Paulo | 144 | (30) |
| 2007–2009 | Kashima Antlers | 77 | (6) |
| 2010–2018 | Corinthians | 284 | (27) |
| 2019 | Vila Nova | 11 | (1) |
| Total | 665 | (95) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021 | Corinthians U23 | ||
| 2022–2024 | Corinthians U20 | ||
| 2023 | Corinthians (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Danilo Gabriel de Andrade (born on June 11, 1979), known simply as Danilo, is a Brazilian football coach and former player. He played as an attacking midfielder, which means he helped create goals for his team.
Danilo played football for 20 years, appearing in over 450 games. He is most famous for playing with São Paulo and Corinthians. During his career, he won many important titles. These include the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup twice each. He also won the Brazilian league four times.
Many football experts believe Danilo is one of the greatest players who never played for the Brazil national team. He was known for his amazing skills, how well he saw the game, and his ability to score goals. Because of his talent, fans gave him the nickname Zidanilo, comparing him to the famous French player Zinedine Zidane.
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Coaching Career
After a long playing career, Danilo decided to become a football coach. In January 2021, he started coaching the Under-23 team for Corinthians. This is a team for players who are usually between 19 and 23 years old.
The next year, on January 31, 2022, he became the coach for Corinthians' Under-20 team. This team is for younger players, usually under 20 years old. He helped these young players develop their skills.
In April 2023, Danilo briefly took charge of the main Corinthians team. He was the interim head coach, meaning he led the team temporarily after the previous coach left.
Player Achievements and Trophies
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Danilo won many important championships and cups during his time as a player. These are often called "honours" in football.
- Goiás
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1999 (This is the second division of the Brazilian league)
- Campeonato Goiano: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 (This is a state championship in Brazil)
- Copa Centro-Oeste: 2000, 2001, 2002 (This is a regional cup competition)
- São Paulo
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2006 (This is the top Brazilian league)
- Campeonato Paulista: 2005 (Another state championship)
- Copa Libertadores: 2005 (The biggest club competition in South America)
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2005 (A worldwide tournament for the best club teams)
- Kashima Antlers
- J. League Division 1: 2007, 2008, 2009 (This is the top league in Japan)
- Emperor's Cup: 2007 (A major cup competition in Japan)
- Japanese Super Cup: 2009 (A match played between the league champion and cup winner)
- Corinthians
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2011, 2015, 2017
- Campeonato Paulista: 2013, 2017, 2018
- Copa Libertadores: 2012
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2013 (A super cup competition in South America)
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2012
Manager Achievements
As a coach, Danilo has also started to win trophies with the youth teams.
- Corinthians U20
- Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr.: 2024 (A very important youth football tournament in Brazil)
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Danilo (futbolista nacido en 1979) para niños
