Ex-Palmeiras man Danilo shines in best display yet for Botafogo

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·31 August 2025

Ex-Palmeiras man Danilo shines in best display yet for Botafogo

Midfielder Danilo celebrated his best performance since returning to Brazilian football to defend Botafogo. He was one of the highlights of the rout of Glorioso this Saturday against Red Bull Bragantino, for the Brasileirão 2025.

Player's Numbers

Danilo shone by scoring the goal that opened the rout for Botafogo. He also fed the attack with two decisive passes, according to SofaScore data.

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Summary of Danilo's Performance

The complete numbers of the midfielder against Bragantino:

1 goal
1/3 shots on goal
2 decisive passes
91% pass accuracy (39/43!)
75% long pass accuracy (6/8!)
2 tackles
2 interceptions
Source: SofaScore

Coincidence

It was the ninth match for Danilo with Botafogo. He had also recorded an assist for the Rio team, coincidentally against Red Bull Bragantino itself, in a Copa do Brasil match.

Botafogo's Upcoming Matches

After the Fifa date, Botafogo will have two important challenges:

11th, match against Vasco, at Nilton Santos, for the Copa do Brasil (first leg was 1 to 1);
14th, challenge against São Paulo, at Morumbis, for the Brasileirão.

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