Danilo Pereira
A towering and versatile Portuguese enforcer, his physical dominance in midfield provided the steel for multiple championship-winning sides.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Footballer·Birthday: September 9·Millennials
Biography
Danilo Pereira's career is a testament to the value of sheer, uncompromising presence. Developed at Benfica, he truly found his voice at Marítimo and later Parma, where his raw power was refined into tactical intelligence. His return to Portugal with Porto marked his ascent to the elite; as a defensive midfielder or emergency center-back, his ability to break up play and shield the defense was non-negotiable. He became a leader for Porto, captaining the side and winning multiple domestic titles, his performances a blend of brute force and understated technical skill. This consistency earned him a key role in the Portuguese national team's triumph at the 2019 UEFA Nations League and a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain, where he added yet more trophies to his collection before moving to Saudi Arabia.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Danilo was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Danilo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Danilo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won three Primeira Liga titles and was a key captain for FC Porto.
- Lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy with the Portugal national team in 2019.
- Secured multiple Ligue 1 championships during his tenure with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Earned over 70 caps for Portugal, representing them at two FIFA World Cups and two European Championships.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in four languages: Portuguese, English, French, and Italian.
Before focusing on football, he was a competitive swimmer as a child.
He stands at 1.88 meters (6'2") tall, which contributes to his aerial prowess in both penalty boxes.
“I am here to break the opponent's play and give balance to my team.”
