Denilson (footballer, born 2001)

Denilson Alves Borges (born 23 March 2001), simply known as Denilson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cuiabá.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alves and the second or paternal family name is Borges.
Denilson
Personal information
Full name Denilson Alves Borges
Date of birth (2001-03-23) 23 March 2001
Place of birth Nazaré do Piauí, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Cuiabá
Number 27
Youth career
2016–2018 Itapirense
2018–2019 Flamengo
2020–2021 Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Bangu 26 (2)
2022 → Cuiabá (loan) 12 (0)
2023– Cuiabá 28 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:29, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Nazaré do Piauí, Piauí, Denilson joined Flamengo's youth setup in 2018, from Itapirense. He left the club in the end of 2019, and subsequently joined Atlético Mineiro.[1]

In June 2021, Denilson moved to Bangu in the Série D.[2] He made his senior debut on 5 June by starting in a 2–1 home loss against Santo André, and scored his first goal on 31 July in a 1–1 draw at Portuguesa.

On 18 October 2021, Denilson renewed his contract with Bangu until 2025.[3] The following 14 March, he was loaned to Série A side Cuiabá until April 2023.[4]

Denilson made his top tier debut on 7 August 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Rafael Gava in a 1–0 away loss against Fluminense.[5] On 4 January of the following year, he signed a permanent five-year deal with Cuiabá, after the club paid R$ 320,000 for 60% of his economic rights.[6]

Career statistics
As of 27 September 2023[7]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bangu 2021 Série D 151———2[lower-alpha 1]0171
2022 Carioca —111———111
Total 151111——20282
Cuiabá 2022 Série A 120———00120
2023 2018110—4[lower-alpha 2]0332
Total 3218110—40452
Career total 472192100060734
  1. Appearance(s) in Copa Rio
  2. Appearance(s) in Copa Verde

Honours

Cuiabá

References
  1. "Mato-Grossense: Cuiabá se aproxima de meia ex-Flamengo" [Mato-Grossense: Cuiabá get closer to former Flamengo midfielder] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. "Bangu na Série D: confira os novos contratados e os nomes que seguem no plantel após o Carioca" [Bangu in the Série D: know the new signings and the names who remain in the squad after the Carioca] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Bangu AC. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  3. "Denilson tem contrato renovado com o Bangu" [Denilson has his contract renewed with Bangu] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Bangu AC. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. "Bangu anuncia empréstimo do meia Denilson para o Cuiabá" [Bangu announce loan of midfielder Denilson to Cuiabá] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  5. "Cano marca, Fluminense vence o Cuiabá e aumenta invencibilidade" [Cano scores, Fluminense defeat Cuiabá and increase unbeaten run] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  6. "Cuiabá exerce opção de compra do volante Denilson, que assina até fim de 2027" [Cuiabá exercise buyout clause of defensive midfielder Denilson, who signs until the end of 2027] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  7. Denilson at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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