Danilo Pereira

Footballer and Portugal national team member

Danilo Pereira - Footballer and Portugal national team member
Born

September 9th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

Links & References

A professional footballer, started career at Olhanense before joining Marítimo. Played for FC Porto, achieving significant domestic success. Contributed to FC Porto's victory in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. Secured a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, continuing performance at high levels. Represented the Portugal national team, being part of the squad that reached the UEFA Euro and the FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Won the Primeira Liga with FC Porto

Contributed to the Taça de Portugal victory

Played in UEFA Euro tournaments

Competed in the FIFA World Cup

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