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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Lost his first-step burst with age; relies on reading play (conf 0.5)
Below-average sprint speed for a 35-year-old centre-back (conf 0.5)
Adequate balance and turning, not nimble in tight spaces (conf 0.45)
Manages games through positioning rather than sustained running (conf 0.5)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure from his midfield years (conf 0.5)
Steps out with the ball occasionally, not a dribbler (conf 0.45)
Strong 1.88 m frame that protects the ball well (conf 0.5)
Clean passing technique, occasional long-range effort (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Calm, accurate circulation from the back line (conf 0.55)
Can switch play and break lines from centre-back (conf 0.5)
Not a wide creator; rarely delivers into the box (conf 0.4)
Reads options well from deep, plays forward when available (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Rare goal threat, a few goals across spells at Porto (conf 0.45)
Rarely shoots, and picks sensible moments when he does (conf 0.4)
Attacking runs mostly limited to set pieces (conf 0.4)
No known dead-ball specialism in his long career (conf 0.4)
Duels
Dominant in the air as a tall centre-back and holding midfielder (conf 0.55)
Physical, strong in the tackle at club and national level (conf 0.55)
Defense
Selective presser, protects the zone ahead of the back line (conf 0.45)
Reads and intercepts well, honed in midfield and defence (conf 0.55)
Leader of the line with excellent shape and cover (conf 0.55)
Mental
Euro 2016 winner and PSG regular, rarely rattled (conf 0.55)
Experienced, low-risk decisions in both defensive roles (conf 0.5)
Consistent, disciplined effort within his zone (conf 0.45)
Resilience
Calf problem in 2018 and a fractured rib at the 2022 World Cup (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Over 30, so no headroom beyond his current level (conf 0.4)
Euro 2016 and Nations League winner, PSG and Porto pedigree (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Danilo Pereira is a Portuguese centre-back who can also screen the defence as a holding midfielder, listed by Al-Ittihad as a defender. Born in Bissau and raised in Portugal, he rose through Parma, Maritimo and Porto before a spell at Paris Saint-Germain and a move to Saudi Arabia, where he captains Al-Ittihad. A tall, composed and aerially strong defender at about 1.88 m, he leads through positioning and calm distribution rather than pace, which has faded at 35.
Won UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal.
Won the 2019 UEFA Nations League with Portugal.