Danilo was born in Umuarama, Paraná, and was a Villa Nova youth graduate.
In 2019, Danilo moved to Coimbra, and won the year's Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II with the club.
On 1 June 2021, Danilo moved to Inter de Limeira on loan until the end of the Série D.[1] He left the club for personal reasons on 28 July,[2] and subsequently represented Betim Futebol and Boston City Brasil [pt] before returning to Athletic on 15 December 2021.
[6] Danilo made his Série A debut on 23 July 2022, starting and scoring his team's second in a 3–3 away draw against São Paulo.
On 16 January 2025, Danilo was abroad to Japan for the first time and announce official transfer to J2 promoted club, FC Imabari for 2025 season.