Danilo Pereira
PSG midfielder, Portuguese international footballer
Danilo Pereira (born September 16, 1991) is a Portuguese professional footballer who has established himself as one of Europe's most reliable defensive midfielders. Beginning his career in Portugal, Pereira moved through several clubs before joining the Turkish Super Lig with Besiktas, where he gained international recognition for his physical presence, tactical intelligence, and leadership abilities. His performances earned him a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2020, where he has become a key player in PSG's midfield, winning multiple Ligue 1 titles and contributing to the club's Champions League campaigns. At the international level, Pereira has been a consistent fixture in the Portuguese national team, participating in major tournaments including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Known for his combative style, aerial dominance, and distribution abilities, he embodies the modern defensive midfielder. Despite injuries that have occasionally sidelined him, Pereira remains one of Portugal's most important midfield anchors and continues to compete at the highest level of European football.
Athlete
Portuguese
1991
Thinking about the name
Danilo
Hebrew origin
“The classic Italian and Spanish masculine form of Daniel, Danilo brings Mediterranean warmth and cultural richness to the biblical name meaning 'God is my judge.' This name has a romantic, accessible quality while maintaining clear biblical heritage, making it popular across Latin cultures and increasingly in English-speaking communities.”