Danilo shines as Botafogo progress in Copa do Brasil, see stats | OneFootball

The author of the goal that secured Botafogo's qualification for the next phase of the Pre-Libertadores, midfielder Danilo has been standing out at Glorioso. Besides his performance in the match against Nacional Potosí, the athlete has accumulated good performances this season.

In the knockout match of the Libertadores, Danilo was a protagonist. In addition to scoring the decisive goal, he also assisted Alex Telles' goal at the beginning of the match. The midfielder made only four passing errors, won three duels, and provided two decisive passes.

In the season

This year, Danilo is experiencing the most goal-scoring start of his career. In eight matches played, the midfielder has scored five times and is one of the main protagonists for Glorioso this season.

Moreover, the midfielder has been posting great numbers in all aspects of the game. He is one of Botafogo's best playmakers, with 11 key passes in the eight matches, and has over 90% pass accuracy.

Leading Botafogo, Danilo is one of the main hopes for Botafogo to improve this season. Despite advancing in the Libertadores, the team was eliminated in the Carioca and is playing in the Taça Rio. Currently, Glorioso is in 13th place in the Brazilian Championship.

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