Danilo is a versatile Brazilian left-back and center-back, developed by America-MG and Santos, who built a solid career in European football. He played for Porto, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Juventus, accumulating domestic titles across different leagues, before transferring to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. He was regularly called up by the Brazilian national team, competing in Copa America tournaments and serving as an important rotation player on the right flank and in defense.