Danilo Pereira's net worth, contract, Instagram, salary, house, cars, age, stats, latest news

Danilo Pereira's net worth, contract, Instagram, salary, house, cars, age, stats, latest news

Helix Odhiambo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Danilo Luis Helio Pereira, popularly known as Danilo Pereira, is a Portuguese defensive midfielder who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. His superb passing skills and ability to maintain possession of the ball have made him an outstanding player. You will be stunned to learn about Danilo Pereira's net worth, salary, and career history.

Danilo Pereira's age
PSG's Danilo celebrates his goal during their Ligue 1 match against Dijon FCO at Stade Gaston Gerard on 27 February 2021, in Dijon, France. Photo: John Berry
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Danilo has also been deployed as a centre-back on a few occasions. You may be interested in knowing Danilo Pereira's age, height, and stats. This article has more on him, but first, here is his profile.

Danilo Pereira's profile

Full Name

Danilo Luis Helio Pereira

Birth date

9 September 1991

Age

30 (as of July 2022)

Birthplace

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Nationality

Portuguese, Guinean

Religion

Christianity

Height

1.88 m

Weight

83 kg

Eye Colour

Dark brown

Hair Colour

Black

Mother

Quinta Djata

Spouse

Jessica Widenby

Children

Kiara, Keyla

Career

Professional footballer

Position

Defensive midfielder

Best foot

Right

Current teams

Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal national team

Former teams

Parma, Aris, Roda, Marítimo, Porto

Weekly salary

$91,000

Net worth

$9.82 million

Market value

$14.3 million

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

Where was Danilo Pereira born?

Danilo was born and raised in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. His mother is Quinta Djata, but his father's name is unknown. He is the oldest of three children in the family. Pereira's family moved to Portugal when he was five to re-unit their mother, who had gone to study nursing in the country.

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How tall is Danilo?

Danilo Pereira's height is 1.88 m. His height has helped him defend set-pieces easily and become a better player. He also weighs 83 kg and has Dark brown eyes and black hair. So, how did his soccer journey begin?

Early football career

The 30-year-old midfielder started his football journey in Portugal after moving from Guinea. His family enrolled him at Arsenal 72 youth Academy in 1999. Pereira spent six years nurturing his talent at the academy before joining Estoril in 2005. He later moved to Benfica's academy and finished his youth career in 2010.

Senior career

Danilo Pereira's contract
Sporting's Freddy Montero (L) vies with Danilo formerly of Maritimo, during their Portuguese league football match at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on 26 October 2014. Photo: Patricia de Melo Moreira
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At 19, Danilo was ready to plunge into professional football after completing his youth development. So, how did Danilo Pereira's current team sign him? Here is a breakdown of his inspiring journey.

Parma (2010-2013)

The promising midfielder joined Parma on a free transfer and made his Serie A debut on 21 December 2011 against Catania. After that, however, he struggled to break into the first squad and left on loan to Aris Thessaloniki.

Aris Thessaloniki (2011)

At Aris, he only played five games and scored two goals during the period. He later sealed another loan move to Roda in the Netherlands.

Roda (2012-2013)

Pereira managed 31 games and one goal during his time at Roda. He helped the club narrowly avoid relegation after finishing at position 16 in the 2012-2013 Eredivisie season.

Maritimo (2013-2015)

The midfielder landed in Maritimo on 1 August 2013. He helped the team finish sixth place in their league. His last match for Maritimo was on 29 May 2015 in the final of the Taça da Liga which they lost 2-1 to Benfica.

Porto (2015-2021)

The Portuguese club bought Pereira at around $4.4 million from Maritimo to fill the gap left by Brazilian midfielder Carlos Henrique Casemiro who left for Real Madrid. His partnership with talented footballers like Joao Moutinho and Bruno Fernandes made Porto a strong team. In 2020, he was named the club's captain and guided them to win the league title.

PSG (2021-date)

Danilo joined the French club in October 2020 on a year loan for a reported fee of $4.1 million with an option to buy him. He made his permanent switch in 2021 at around $16.4 million. Danilo Pereira's contract with PSG expires on 30 June 2025.

The versatile midfielder helped the club win the 2021-2022 Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France (2020-2021), and Trophée des Champions (2020). He enjoys playing alongside top soccer stars like Lionel Messi, Marco Veratti, Neymar, and Mbappe.

International career

Danilo Pereira's stats
D. Pereira of Portugal poses with the Euro 2016 trophy alongside his wife (L) and mother (R) at Stade de France on 10 July 2016, in Saint-Denis near Paris, France. Photo: Jean Catuffe
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Pereira chose to represent Portugal internationally instead of Guinea-Bissau. He began playing for the under-20 side before earning his senior team debut on 31 March 2015, in a 2-0 defeat against Cape Verde.

He netted his first goal for his national team on 8 June 2015, as they thrashed Estonia 7-0. The 30-year-old also helped his nation win the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League (2018-2019).

Danilo Pereira's stats

Is Danilo the best defensive midfielder of his generation? Find below, his career stats as of July 2022. Perhaps, you can then compare him with other players.

Team

Games

Goals

Assists

Portugal

61

2

2

Paris Saint-Germain

79

7

1

Porto

199

19

8

Marítimo

70

4

2

Roda

36

1

1

Parma

15

1

0

Aris Thessaloniki

5

2

0

Total

465

36

14

Danilo Pereira's FIFA 22 rating

The 30-year-old has an overall FIFA 22 rating of 80 and a 3-star rating in skill moves. He has medium/high work rates. Meanwhile, his best stats are:

  • Strength: 89
  • Stamina: 85
  • Heading: 83
  • Stand Tackle: 81
  • Marking: 80

What is Danilo Pereira's salary?

The Portuguese star is paid around $91,000 per week and $4.7 million annually at PSG, more than twice what he used to earn at Porto. Through his salary, his lifestyle and net worth have improved.

Danilo Pereira's net worth

The defensive midfielder has made a lot of wealth through his career earnings, bonuses, and endorsements with Nike and other brands. His estimated net worth is $9.82 million.

Danilo Pereira's house and cars

Pareira lives in Porto, Portugal, with his family. He also owns a BMW car he enjoys riding to training or along the streets.

Who is Danilo Pereira's wife?

The versatile midfielder is married to his long-time partner, Jessica Widenby. They tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in June 2021. Jessica was born on 6 September 1991 in Sweden. The lovely couple has three children, including Kiara and Keyla.

Danilo Pereira transfer news

Danilo has attracted several clubs in Europe, including Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Meanwhile, the French club is reportedly willing to loan the midfielder rather than sell him. So, where will the Portuguese play in the 2022-2023 season? We wait to see.

Social media

Many footballers like socializing with their fans on social media, and Danilo is no exception. He has a verified account on Instagram but not on Twitter and Facebook. Danilo Pereira's Twitter account has 23.2k followers as of July 2022. Meanwhile, Danilo Pereira's Instagram account has 873k followers.

Danilo Pereira's net worth and salary may not reflect his abilities on the pitch, but he remains an inspiration to many young players. His achievements for club and country have made him a great legend.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.