Denilson profile
Name
Denilson
Born
February 16, 1988
São Paulo, Brazil
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
15
Previous Club(s)
Sao Paulo
Joined Arsenal
August 31, 2006
Arsenal Debut
W.B.A. (a)
Carling Cup
October 24, 2006
Won 2-0
First Arsenal Goal
Newcastle United (h)
Carling Cup
September 25, 2007
Won 2-0
This is a big season for Denilson. The Brazilian midfielder advanced perhaps more than any other Arsenal player in 2006/07 but cut a frustrated figure last term as injuries restricted his progress.
Denilson limped off after 18 minutes of the 5-1 defeat at Tottenham in January and did not regain full fitness until April. It was a real anti-climax after a solid start to the campaign which was punctuated by spectacular long-range strikes in the Carling Cup against Newcastle and Sheffield United.
Denilson has captained his country at every age group between Under-15 and Under-19 and received his first call-up to the senior Brazil squad in March 2007. He will be looking to force his way back into international contention this season.
To do that, Denilson will need to make his mark at club level and the chance is there, particularly now Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto have left. On the evidence of pre-season, Denilson's quiet efficiency and clinical distribution could give Arsène Wenger just what he needs in the engine room.
MY YEAR
May
Denilson started three of May’s five fixtures and was among the substitutes for the other two games. The Brazilian bowed out for season 2008/09 with 90 minutes in Arsenal’s final-day 4-1 victory over Stoke at Emirates Stadium.
April
Denilson started six of the eight April fixtures, taking his place among the substitutes for the other two. The Brazilian still has more appearances than any other player in Arsenal’s first-team squad and, in an interview with the Official Matchday Programme in the first week of the month he said: “We have the likes of Abou Diaby and Alex Song that provide competition too. Cesc being back will help the team greatly – and as far as I’m concerned I’ll give 100 per cent whether I’m playing or not, and leave selection decisions to the boss.”
March
Denilson played every minute of Arsenal’s non-FA Cup matches in March. His highlight came at the Stadio Olimpico during Arsenal’s penalty shoot-out victory over Rome. The Brazilian showed cast-iron nerve to fire his penalty past Alexander Doni and after the game he admitted, “It was my first proper penalty”.
15. Denilson - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2006-2007 | 4+6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13+6 | 0 |
| 2007-2008 | 4+9 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13+10 | 2 |
| 2008-2009 | 36+1 | 3 | 11+1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49+2 | 3 |
| Totals | 44+16 | 3 | 15+2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75+18 | 5 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Denilson - News
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Thu, Jun 4, 2009
TV Online: Denilson - My summer charity plan -
Wed, Jun 3, 2009
TV Online: My Top Three - Denilson -
Tue, Jun 2, 2009
Denilson - FA Cup heartbreak can be a lesson -
Tue, Apr 14, 2009
TV Online: Denilson - 'Backstreet to Pro' -
Wed, Apr 8, 2009
Denilson - Away goal gives us the advantage -
Mon, Apr 6, 2009
Denilson not fazed by competition for places -
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
Denilson - It was my first proper penalty -
Mon, Mar 2, 2009
TV Online: Denilson - My Perfect Footballer -
Thu, Feb 26, 2009
Fabregas - Denilson and Song are doing well -
Tue, Feb 24, 2009
Denilson - The most important game of my life
