Danilo Gabriel de Andrade

Danilo Gabriel de Andrade, or simply Danilo (also known as ZiDanilo) (born June 11, 1979 in São Gotardo), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, most recently for Vila Nova.

Danilo

Personal information
Full name	Danilo Gabriel de Andrade
Date of birth	(1979-06-11) June 11, 1979
Place of birth	São Gotardo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1996–1999	Goiás
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1999–2003	Goiás	86	(8)
2003–2006	São Paulo	101	(18)
2007–2009	Kashima Antlers	77	(6)
2010–2018	Corinthians	193	(15)
2019	Vila Nova	0	(0)
Teams managed
2021–	Corinthians U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 December 2018 (UTC)

Had some of his most successful years with Sao Paulo FC that resulted in a move to Kashima Antlers. At São Paulo FC he was nicknamed Zidanilo (in homage to Zinedine Zidane) and was known for his technique, playmaking abilities and goals that he scored. Returns to Brazil for playing in Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, being also again national, continental and world champion. Danilo is one of the most important player of Corinthians team.[1]

According to Alexandre Lozetti, a columnist for GloboEsporte.com, "Danilo is the Greatest football player who has never played or been selected for a National Team".[2]