Denilson profile
Name
Denilson
Born
February 16, 1988
São Paulo, Brazil
Position
Midfielder
Previous Club(s)
Sao Paulo
Joined Arsenal
August 31, 2006
When Flamini, Diarra and Gilberto left Arsenal in 2008, many expected Arsène Wenger to dip into the transfer market and buy a replacement.
Instead the manager gave Denilson his chance and the midfielder rewarded him with two consistent campaigns sprinkled with spectacular strikes against the likes of Everton and Standard Liege.
But goals are a bonus for Denilson. If anything, it is the less spectacular stuff that makes him a useful asset - he's an accurate passer and a hard worker in the centre of the park.
Denilson captained his country at every age group between Under-15 and Under-19 level and is back in Brazil for a season-long loan with Sao Paulo.
Denilson is a 'homegrown' player in Arsenal's official Premier League squad.
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 |
| 2009-2010 | 19+1 | 3 | 5+2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25+3 | 5 |
| 2010-2011 | 6+10 | 0 | 3+2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20+12 | 0 |
| Totals | 69+27 | 6 | 23+6 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120+33 | 10 |
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, Jul 28, 2011
Loan Watch: Denilson sent off for Sao Paulo -
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Loan Watch: Denilson makes Sao Paulo debut -
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
Denilson returns to Brazil for Sao Paulo loan -
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Wenger - Denilson is going home on loan -
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Denilson - I'm sad to leave Arsenal friends -
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
2010/11 Player Review: Denilson -
Mon, Jan 31, 2011
Denilson - Why I played on after injury -
Mon, Jan 24, 2011
Denilson - This is best team I've played in -
Sat, Jan 22, 2011
Denilson - We must all take responsibility -
Tue, Dec 21, 2010
Denilson shortlisted for Samba Gold award
