Danilo Barbosa

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Barbosaand the second or paternal family name is Silva.

Danilo Barbosa

Danilo Barbosa with Nice in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Danilo Barbosa da Silva
Date of birth	(1996-02-28) 28 February 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth	Simões Filho, Brazil
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [1]
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Botafogo
Number	5
Youth career
	Vitória
2011–2013	Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014	Vasco da Gama	6	(0)
2014–2018	Braga	74	(6)
2015−2016	→ Valencia (loan)	19	(0)
2016–2017	→ Benfica (loan)	2	(0)
2017	→ Standard Liège (loan)	6	(0)
2018–2022	Nice	43	(0)
2021	→ Palmeiras (loan)	23	(0)
2022–	Botafogo	60	(7)
International career‡
2011	Brazil U15
2013	Brazil U17	5	(0)
2015	Brazil U20	8	(1)
2014	Brazil U23	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:31, 15 September 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2014

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (born 28 February 1996), known as Danilo Barbosa or simply Danilo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Botafogo.

Club career

Vasco da Gama

Born in Simões Filho, Bahia, Danilo Barbosa joined Vasco da Gama's youth setup in 2011, after starting it out at Vitória. ^[2] On 26 September 2013, before even making his debut as a senior, he was sold to Gestifute for a €4.5 million fee and was assigned to S.C. Braga, with the move only being effective in July 2014. ^{[3] [4]}

Danilo Barbosa was promoted to the cruzmaltino's main squad in January 2014, and made his senior debut on 2 February, coming on as a late substitute for Edmílson in a 1–0 home win against Botafogo for the Campeonato Carioca championship. ^[5] On 19 April he made his Série B debut, starting in a 1–1 home draw against América Mineiro. ^[6]

Braga

On 3 July 2014, Danilo Barbosa joined Braga. ^[7] He made his debut for the club on 20 September, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 Primeira Liga away draw against C.D. Nacional. ^[8] On 26 October, he was sent off in a 2–1 win over S.L. Benfica at the Estádio Municipal de Braga. ^[9] Danilo scored his first professional goal on 3 January 2015, netting the first in a 1–2 away loss against C.S. Marítimo; ^[10] he added another on the 18th, in a 3–1 success at Vitória de Setúbal. ^[11] An undisputed starter when available, his performances attracted the interest of other clubs. ^{[12] [13]}

On 15 July 2015, Danilo Barbosa signed for La Liga side Valencia CF on loan, with an option to buy at the end of the season. ^[14] He made his debut on 22 August in the first game of the campaign, playing the entirety of a goalless draw at Rayo Vallecano. ^[15] On 28 July 2016, he joined defending champions Benfica on a season-long loan deal. ^[16] Danilo missed the Supertaça match since Benfica could not register the player at FPF for him to be available in time. ^[17] He made his first game for them on 14 October against 1º de Dezembro, scoring the opening goal in a 2–1 win. ^[18] After only five appearances with two starts, both in the Taça de Portugal, his loan spell at Benfica was cut short and he moved to Standard Liège for the remainder of the season, again loaned by Braga. ^{[19] [20]} In the Belgian club, he played six games, starting two. ^[19] For 2017–18 and after two seasons on loan, Danilo returned to Braga, ^[21] helping them finish fourth in the Primeira Liga, before signing with French club Nice on 10 June 2018. ^[22]

Botafogo

On 12 August 2022, Danilo signed a contract with Botafogo until the end of 2025. ^[23]

In March 2024, Corinthians expressed their desire to sign the Botafogo midfielder and offered striker Gustavo Mosquito in exchange. Negotiations did not progress. ^{[24] [25]}

International career

Danilo Barbosa represented Brazil in multiple youth levels. After representing the under-15s in 2011 South American Under-15 Football Championship and the under-17s in 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he was called up to the under-20s ahead of 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. ^[26]

Danilo Barbosa started in all matches of the latter tournament, acting as captain. He scored his team's first through a header in a 2–1 win against Hungary, ^[27] and was also awarded the competition's Silver Ball, ^[28] with his side finishing second.

Career statistics

As of 7 December 2023. ^[29]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Vasco da Gama	2014	Série A	3	0	3	0	3	0	—		—		—		9	0
Braga	2014–15	Primeira Liga	23	2	—		4	0	1	0	—		—		28	2
	2017–18		31	4	—		1	0	4	0	10	0	—		49	0
	Total		54	6	—		5	0	5	0	10	0	—		77	2
Valencia (loan)	2015–16	La Liga	19	0	—		6	0	—		9	0	—		34	0
Benfica (loan)	2016–17	Primeira Liga	2	0	—		3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1
Standard Liège (loan)	2016–17	Belgian First Division A	6	0	—		—		—		—		0	0	6	0
Nice	2018–19	Ligue 1	22	0	—		0	0	2	0	—		—		24	2
	2019–20		16	0	—		3	1	1	0	—		—		20	1
	2020–21		4	0	—		0	0	—		1	0	—		5	0
	2021–22		1	0	—		0	0	—		—		—		1	0
	Total		43	0	—		3	1	3	0	1	0	—		50	1
Palmeiras (loan)	2021	Série A	15	0	8	0	0	0	—		7	1	0	0	30	1
Botafogo	2022	Série A	6	0	—		—		—		—		—		6	0
	2023		23	3	8	0	3	1	—		8	0	—		42	4
	Total		29	3	8	0	3	1	—		8	0	—		48	4
Career total			171	9	19	0	23	3	8	0	35	1	0	0	256	13

Honours

Braga ^[29]

• Taça de Portugal runner-up: 2014–15

Benfica ^[29]

• Primeira Liga: 2016–17
• Taça de Portugal: 2016–17
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2016

Palmeiras

• Copa Libertadores: 2021

Brazil U17 ^[29]

• Toulon Tournament: 2013

Brazil U20 ^[29]

• FIFA U-20 World Cup: Runner-up 2015

Individual

• FIFA U-20 World Cup Silver Ball: 2015 ^[28]

References

1. "Danilo Barbosa". OGC Nice. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
2. "Vasco negocia com Liverpool a venda de Danilo, promessa de 17 anos" [Vasco negotiates with Liverpool the sale of Danilo, 17-year-old youngster] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
3. "Grupo português cobre oferta do Liverpool e compra Danilo do Vasco" [Portuguese group covers Liverpool's bid and buys Danilo from Vasco] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
4. "Negociado, Danilo completa 18 anos, mas permanece no Vasco até julho" [Negotiated, Danilo turns 18, but remains at Vasco until July] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 28 February 2014. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
5. "Vasco é melhor e vence Bota reserva no primeiro clássico carioca do ano" [Vasco is better and defeats Bota's reserves in the first derby of the year] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 2 February 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
6. "Sem torcida em São Januário, Vasco e América-MG empatam pela Série B" [Without supporters at São Januário, Vasco and América-MG draw for the Série B championship] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
7. "Sp. Braga: dois reforços e adversário espanhol" [Sp. Braga: Two additions and a Spanish opponent] (in Portuguese). Aeiou. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
8. "Nacional empata com o Braga no Estádio da Madeira" [Nacional draws with Braga at the Estádio da Madeira] (in Portuguese). Nacional's official website. 20 September 2014. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
9. "Braga impõe primeira derrota do Benfica na I Liga" [Braga imposes on Benfica their first Primeira Liga defeat] (in Portuguese). Sapo. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
10. "Marítimo vence Sporting de Braga por 2–1" [Marítimo defeats Sporting de Braga by 2–1] (in Portuguese). Jornal da Madeira. 3 January 2015. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
11. "Vitória FC 1–3 SC Braga" (in Portuguese). Braga's official website. 18 January 2015. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
12. "Juventus de olho na contratação de Danilo Barbosa" [Juventus targets Danilo Barbosa] (in Portuguese). Goal.com. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
13. "Danilo Barbosa, el comandante del centro del campo" [Danilo Barbosa, The commander of the midfield] (in Spanish). Superdeporte. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
14. "VCF Official Statement". Valencia's official website. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
15. "El Valencia CF arranca la Liga con un empate en Vallecas (0-0)" [Valencia CF starts with a draw in Vallecas]. Valencia CF (in Spanish). 22 August 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
16. ""Work, commitment and determination"". S.L. Benfica. 28 July 2016. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
17. "Benfica não pode contar com Danilo para a Supertaça" [Benfica can't rely on Danilo for the Supertaça]. zerozero (in Portuguese). 5 August 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
18. "Benfica eliminou 1º Dezembro, mas não ganhou para o susto" [Benfica eliminates 1.º Dezembro but not without suffering]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 14 October 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
19. Gonçalo Guimarães (12 June 2017). "Águias ponderam investir 15 milhões em Danilo" [Eagles ponder investing 15 million in Danilo]. A Bola (in Portuguese): 2–5.
20. "Danilo Barbosa signs at Standard de Liège". Standard de Liège Website. 25 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
21. "Danilo regressa ao SC Braga depois de dois anos de empréstimos" [Danilo returns to Braga after two loan deals]. Sapo Desporto (in Portuguese). 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
22. "Danilo is an Aiglon". OGC Nice. 10 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
23. "BEM-VINDO, DANILO BARBOSA" (in Portuguese). Botafogo. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
24. Redação (11 March 2024). "Corinthians e Botafogo estudam troca de Gustavo Mosquito por Danilo Barbosa, diz site". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
25. Redação (12 March 2024). "Botafogo nega informação da troca de Danilo Barbosa por Gustavo Mosquito, do Corinthians". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
26. "Micale corta quatro atletas e divulga relacionados para o Mundial Sub-20" [Micale cuts four players and releases the called up for U-20 World Cup] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
27. "Brazil comeback confirms qualification". FIFA. 4 June 2015. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
28. "Mali's magician Traore nets top honour". FIFA. 20 June 2015. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
29. Danilo Barbosa at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 October 2016.

External links

• Danilo Barbosa at BDFutbol
• Danilo Barbosa at ForaDeJogo (archived)