DANILO SANTOS
Midfielder · Botafogo · Serie A
“A box-to-box operator whose lethal finishing compensates for technical limitations.”
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A box-to-box operator whose lethal finishing compensates for technical limitations.
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A box-to-box operator whose lethal finishing compensates for technical limitations.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
78%
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GoalPost verdict
A box-to-box operator whose lethal finishing compensates for technical limitations.
Impact
Strong
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
27Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
56Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
55Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
47Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Combination
Counter attacks
Direct threat
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.43
1.60
per 90
0.78
27%
56%
1.60
1.7
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.43
season rate
Shots / 90
1.60
shot volume
Shot accuracy
49%
20/41 on target
Conversion
27%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.56
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.60
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Danilo operates as a disruptive presence in midfield, positioning himself to transition quickly from defense to attack. His strength lies in arriving late in the box with clinical composure, converting chances that more gifted technicians might squander. He relies on positioning and instinct rather than elaborate dribbling or playmaking.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
At his peak, Danilo remains a domestic fixture for Brazil, though his technical ceiling has limited his trajectory into the conversation for major tournament squads. His finishing gift keeps him relevant in competitive midfield environments where ruthlessness matters more than range of play.
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Analysis overview
Danilo operates as a disruptive presence in midfield, positioning himself to transition quickly from defense to attack. His strength lies in arriving late in the box with clinical composure, converting chances that more gifted technicians might squander. He relies on positioning and instinct rather than elaborate dribbling or playmaking.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.60
SoT / 90
0.78
Accuracy
49%
Conversion
27%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A box-to-box operator whose lethal finishing compensates for technical limitations.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carioca - 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 6.7 |
 Serie A | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1,071 | 7.38 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 7.15 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 3 | 2 | 0 | 213 | 7.57 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 3 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 7.57 |
 Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 | 112 | 7.17 |
 World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6.7 |
| Total | 32 | 11 | 3 | 2,302 | 7.18 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.43
Shots
1.60
per 90
Shots on target
0.54
Conversion %
27%
Dribbles
56%
Key passes
1.60
Pass accuracy
19%
Fouls won
0.63
per 90
Def actions
1.68
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 |  Japan | World Cup | W2-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jun 20 |  Haiti | World Cup | W3-0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Jun 13 |  Morocco | World Cup | D1-1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Serie A1,071 (47%)Carioca - 1437 (19%)CONMEBOL Libertadores270 (12%)CONMEBOL Sudamericana213 (9%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Botafogo | Serie A | 37 | 11 | 3 | 0.38 | 7.25 |
| 2025/26 | Botafogo | Serie A | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0.20 | 7.00 |
| 2024/25 |  Nottingham Forest | Premier League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.65 |
| 2023/24 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0.15 | 6.94 |
| 2022/23 |  Palmeiras | Serie A | 70 | 9 | 5 | 0.20 | 6.88 |
Career highlights
CONMEBOL Libertadores
2021, 2020
CONMEBOL Recopa
2022
Copa do Brasil
2020
Paulista A1
2022
Serie A
2022
Career timeline detail
Botafogo
2025 – Present
Apps
52
Goals
11
Assists
6
Minutes
3,114
Competition breakdown
| Serie A | 37 app | 11 g | 7.25 |
| Serie A | 15 app | 0 g | 7.00 |
Goal timeline
11 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Brazil
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.25
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Brazil
Group context
Tournament overview
At his peak, Danilo remains a domestic fixture for Brazil, though his technical ceiling has limited his trajectory into the conversation for major tournament squads. His finishing gift keeps him relevant in competitive midfield environments where ruthlessness matters more than range of play.
Appearances
23
Best finish
Champions
FIFA rank
6
Titles
0
Brazil · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
73
Avg rating
7.25
Minutes
2,302
G/A 90
0.55
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Brazil · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Morocco | MetLife Stadium | 10:00 PM |
| Jun 20 | Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field | 12:30 AM |
| Jun 24 | Scotland | Hard Rock Stadium | 10:00 PM |
Danilo Santos · projection status
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