World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Morocco | 10 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Haiti | 9 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Scotland | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Danilo Santos is a combative defensive midfielder who developed at Palmeiras before moving to Nottingham Forest, where he contributed to the club's Premier League survival battles between 2022 and 2024. He returned to Brazil with Botafogo in 2025. Compact and tenacious, he is the type of midfielder who does the unglamorous work — winning second balls, protecting the backline, and recycling possession simply. For Brazil, he represents depth in a midfield area that already has Casemiro, Fabinho, and Bruno Guimarães, making his path to regular minutes at a World Cup a genuinely difficult one.
Salvador, Brazil · 2001-04-29
Career
Botafogo2025 – present
Nottingham Forest2022 – 2024
Palmeiras2020 – 2021Frequently asked questions
How old is Danilo Santos?
Danilo Santos is 25 years old (born 2001-04-29).
What club does Danilo Santos play for?
Danilo Santos plays for Botafogo and represents Brazil.
What position does Danilo Santos play?
Danilo Santos plays as a Midfielder, wearing #18.
How has Danilo Santos performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Danilo Santos has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.7 at the 2026 World Cup.