Player: Danilo Pereira

Full name: Danilo Luís Hélio Pereira

• Nationality: Portugal
• Date of birth: September 9, 1991
• Place of birth: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Centre-back
• Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (highlights):

• Youth career: Started at Arsenal 72 (Portugal), followed by Amoreiras, Estoril, and Benfica youth systems.
• Early senior career: Loaned from Benfica to F.C. Famalicão and then to C.D. Paços de Ferreira.
• FC Porto: Joined Porto on loan for 2012–2013, later signed permanently and was part of the squad in subsequent seasons, establishing himself as a powerful defensive midfielder with strong aerial ability and tackling.
• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Transferred to PSG in 2020, contributing domestically and in European competition.
• Other clubs: Spells include Genoa (Italy) earlier in his senior career via loan and later moves as his career progressed.

International career:

• Represents Portugal at senior level; part of squads in major tournaments including UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup competitions.
• Known for leadership on the pitch and physical presence in midfield; has captained club and national sides on occasions.

Playing style: A physically imposing defensive midfielder, Danilo is strong in tackles and aerial duels, provides defensive cover in front of the backline, is comfortable carrying the ball forward, and can slot into centre-back when required.

Notable achievements:

• Multiple domestic league titles and cups with FC Porto and Paris Saint-Germain.
• Regular member of Portugal’s national team during major tournaments.

Current status: Active professional player (club affiliation and status can change with transfers; please check latest sources for up-to-date club information).