ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Botafogo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1071 | 7.4 |
 Carioca - 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 6.7 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 3 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 7.57 |
 CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 3 | 2 | 0 | 213 | 7.57 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 7.15 |
 Carioca A2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
Danilo Santos is a 25-year-old attacking midfielder at Botafogo, rated 73.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 11th of 311 on scout potential in the Serie A. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (78.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.6 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.13 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Santos.
Judged on this season alone, Santos graded 55 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 6% of the 18 attacking midfielders in the Serie A, on 7 goals and 2 assists in 16 appearances (0.604 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 9 → 55). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 73, top 17% of the 18 attacking midfielders in the Serie A. At 25 Santos is in his prime years, and a market index of 43.5 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Santos is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Botafogo finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
7 goals in 16 appearances (0.44 per game) for a mid-table side. Add 2 assists for 9 goal contributions in all.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 78.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.6 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.13 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 73.4, Santos carries the 3rd-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Serie A (top 17%). In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.6 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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