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Denilson
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Denílson Pereira Neves, known as Denílson (born on February 16, 1988 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who usually plays as a midfielder. He is currently the captain of the Brazilian national side at Under-19 level.
São Paulo career
He started his career at São Paulo, where he was part of the side that won the 2005 Copa Libertadores and the 2005 FIFA Club World Cup. However, he was "basically a reserve" for São Paulo, having only 12 appearances for the club in the year (four as a starter)
Arsenal Career
On August 31, 2006 he joined English club Arsenal for a fee of £3.4 million (US$6.5 million)[1], where he wears the number 15. Many were surprised by his transfer to Arsenal because of his la... more Denilson biography
Full name: Denílson Pereira Neves
Date of birth: February 16, 1988
Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 1.81m
Position: Midfielder
2005-2006: São Paulo - 12 (0)
2006-present: Arsena - l4 (0)
Honours
- South American Championship (U-17): 2005
- Libertadores Cup: 2005
- FIFA Club World Championship: 2005
- Carling Cup Finalist - 2007
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