CORNERFLICK
- 25AgeBorn 29 Apr 2001
- Nottingham ForestClubSince 2023
- FA CupLeague
BrazilNational team
The shape of him
Danilo Santos is a 25-year-old midfielder at Nottingham Forest and a Brazil international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Honours 6
- 1Serie A2022
- 1Paulista A12022
- 1CONMEBOL Recopa2022
- 2CONMEBOL Libertadores2020 · 2021
- 1Copa do Brasil2020
Career journey
2020 – 2023Palmeiras
2022 – 2025Nottingham Forest
2025 – 2027Botafogo
2026 – 2027Brazil
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Brazil | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 – 2027 | Botafogo | 57 | 12 |
| 2022 – 2025 | Nottingham Forest | 61 | 6 |
| 2020 – 2023 | Palmeiras | 143 | 11 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Palmeiras U20 | 1 | 1 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Danilo Santos
- Date of birth
- 29 Apr 2001 (25)
- Place of birth
- Salvador
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- NFNottingham Forest
- Joined
- 16 Jan 2023
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Chapecoense-sc | H | W1–0 | 90' | |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Coritiba | A | D1–1 | 90' | |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Brasileirão Série A - Brazil |  Vasco DA Gama | H | L1–2 | 90' | |
| 3 Oct 2026 |  International Friendlies |  India | A | W4–0 | 45' | |
| 29 Sep 2026 | International Friendlies |  Australia | A | W4–2 | 87' |
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