Name: Danilo Pereira

Full name: Danilo Luís Hélio Pereira

Date of birth: 9 September 1991

Place of birth: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Nationality: Portuguese

Position: Defensive midfielder / Centre-back

Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (highlights):

• Early clubs: Youth at Futsal and Puisanze; later Benfica youth system and loan spells.
• Porto (2015–2021): Key years, regular starter, won multiple domestic titles including Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal.
• Paris Saint-Germain (loan 2020–2021, permanent 2021–2023): Won Ligue 1 and domestic cups while featuring in midfield and occasionally at centre-back.
• Al Hilal (2023– ): Transferred to the Saudi club (verify current club for most recent updates).

International career for Portugal:

• Senior debut: 2015 (after switching allegiance from Guinea-Bissau at youth level).
• Caps/goals: Over 50 caps for Portugal (numbers change over time; check latest records for exact total).
• Tournaments: Part of Portugal squads at UEFA Euro 2016 (squad member), UEFA Euro 2020, and FIFA World Cup 2022 (featured as a regular squad member in recent tournaments).
• Role: Defensive midfield anchor, known for tackling, aerial ability, tactical discipline, and leadership on the field.

Playing style and strengths:

• Strong defensive midfielder with excellent positional sense and ability to break up opposition play.
• Comfortable distributing the ball from deep; good passing range for initiating attacks.
• Physically imposing and effective in aerial duels; can cover at centre-back when needed.
• Leadership qualities and experience at club and international level.

Notable honours (selected):

• Primeira Liga titles with FC Porto
• Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga with Porto
• Ligue 1 and domestic cups with Paris Saint-Germain
• Individual recognitions: Regularly cited among top defensive midfielders in Portugal during his peak years

Note: Club affiliation, caps, and statistics change over time; consult current databases (club website, national federation, or reputable sports databases) for the latest numbers and transfers.