Danilo Santos — season analysis
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Brazil), aged 25, runs the midfield for Botafogo (Brasileirão Serie A) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work.
His ledger reads 7 goals plus 2 assists from 19 matches, 9 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,599 minutes on the pitch, or 0.39 goals per 90 minutes and 0.51 goal involvements per 90. He has started 18 of those matches. Those 7 goals place him #14 in the Brasileirão Serie A scoring charts on this site.
He has attempted 26 shots (50% finding the frame) and converts 27% of them. He creates chances too, with 30 key passes and 85% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 31 tackles and 11 interceptions, winning 42% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 10.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.