Danilo (footballer, born 1979) facts for kids
Danilo as head coach of Corinthians U20 in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
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| 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) | ||
| Playing position | 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) | |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2021 | Corinthians U23 | ||
| 2022–2024 | Corinthians U20 | ||
| 2023 | Corinthians (caretaker) | ||
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Danilo Gabriel de Andrade (born 11 June 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 from the middle of the field.
Danilo had an amazing 20-year career, playing in over 450 matches! He is best known for his time with two big Brazilian clubs: São Paulo and Corinthians. During his career, he won the Copa Libertadores twice and the FIFA Club World Cup twice. He also won the Brazilian league four times.
Many football experts believe Danilo is the greatest player who was never called to play for the Brazil national team. He was famous for his great skills, how well he saw the game, and his ability to score goals. Because of his talent, fans nicknamed him Zidanilo, after the legendary French player Zinedine Zidane.
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Danilo's Coaching Career
After a long playing career, Danilo started coaching. In January 2021, he became the coach for Corinthians' Under-23 team. This team helps young players get ready for professional football.
The next year, on January 31, 2022, he moved to coach the Under-20 team at Corinthians. This is another important step for young players. In April 2023, Danilo even got to be the temporary head coach for the main Corinthians team for a short time.
Major Football Trophies and Wins
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Danilo won many important titles throughout his playing career with different clubs. Here are some of his biggest achievements:
Playing for Goiás
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1999 (This is the second division of the Brazilian league)
- Campeonato Goiano: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 (State championship in Goiás)
- Copa Centro-Oeste: 2000, 2001, 2002 (A regional cup in Brazil)
Playing for São Paulo
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2006 (The top Brazilian league)
- Campeonato Paulista: 2005 (State championship in São Paulo)
- Copa Libertadores: 2005 (The biggest club competition in South America)
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2005 (A global tournament for club champions)
Playing for Kashima Antlers (Japan)
- J. League Division 1: 2007, 2008, 2009 (The top Japanese league)
- Emperor's Cup: 2007 (Japan's main football cup)
- Japanese Super Cup: 2009 (A one-off match between league and cup winners)
Playing for Corinthians
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2011, 2015, 2017 (The top Brazilian league, won three times!)
- Campeonato Paulista: 2013, 2017, 2018 (State championship in São Paulo)
- Copa Libertadores: 2012 (Another win in South America's biggest club competition)
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2013 (A super cup between Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana winners)
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2012 (Another global title!)
Coaching for Corinthians U20
- Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr.: 2024 (A very important youth tournament in Brazil)
See also
In Spanish: Danilo (futbolista nacido en 1979) para niños
