Danilo signed a youth contract with Dutch club Ajax in June 2007,[2] and was a member of their squad for the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League.

[3] He made his professional debut for Belgian club Standard Liège during the 2010–11 season,[1] before moving to Ukrainian team Metalurh Donetsk in February 2012.

[11] Born in Brazil, Danilo represented Belgium at youth international level.

[2] His brother Wanderson is also a footballer who plays as an attacker for SC Internacional.

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