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
December
Denilson sat out the Gunners’ Carling Cup clash against Burnley on December 2 but didn’t miss a minute of the other six matches. Denilson’s highlight of the month came against Aston Villa in the month’s penultimate fixture when he slid Arsenal into a 1-0 lead against the run of play. The Brazilian robbed Nigel Reo-Coker on the edge of the area before firing his effort underneath the advancing Brad Friedel.
November
After playing 65 minutes of Arsenal’s first November fixture against Stoke City, Denilson went on to play 90 minutes in all of the month’s remaining matches (Carling Cup aside). The Brazilian continued his impressive form alongside Cesc Fabregas in the Arsenal engine room throughout the month in which the Gunners qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League. “It was very important [to beat Kyiv]," said the Brazilian midfielder. "It's a victory that gives us peace of mind for the next match.”
October
Denilson missed the West Ham game with a minor back complaint but played some part in all of the Gunners’ remaining October fixtures. He started and finished the games against Everton, Spurs and Fenerbahce but was withdrawn after 74 minutes at Sunderland. The Brazilian’s midfield versatility was once again on display throughout the month as he played in the middle, on the left and on the right in his four appearances.
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 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| Totals | 27+15 | 3 | 12+1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53+16 | 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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Wed, Nov 26, 2008
Denilson - Kyiv win gives us peace of mind -
Tue, Oct 28, 2008
Denilson returns to squad to face Tottenham -
Mon, Oct 13, 2008
Denilson - Hard work will bring us trophies -
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Wenger- Denilson can take his opportunity -
Tue, Sep 2, 2008
TV Online: Denilson on chances this season -
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Denilson to deputise after Diaby is sidelined -
Tue, Jul 22, 2008
Szombathelyi Haladas 1-1 Arsenal - Report -
Wed, Jul 9, 2008
Arsenal v PSV -
Sat, Jul 5, 2008
Arsenal 2-1 Steaua Bucuresti -
Sat, Jul 5, 2008
Sevilla 3-1 Arsenal - Match Report



