Denilson (footballer, born 2001)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alves and the second or paternal family name is Borges.

Denilson Alves Borges (born 23 March 2001), simply known as Denilson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cuiabá.

Denilson

Personal information
Full name	Denilson Alves Borges
Date of birth	(2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Nazaré do Piauí, Brazil
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Cuiabá
Number	27
Youth career
2016–2018	Itapirense
2018–2019	Flamengo
2020–2021	Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Bangu	26	(2)
2022–2023	→ Cuiabá (loan)	12	(0)
2023–	Cuiabá	44	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:56, 8 February 2024 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Nazaré do Piauí, Piauí, Denilson joined Flamengo's youth setup in 2018, from Itapirense. He left the club in the end of 2019, and subsequently joined Atlético Mineiro.^[1]

In June 2021, Denilson moved to Bangu in the Série D.^[2] He made his senior debut on 5 June by starting in a 2–1 home loss against Santo André, and scored his first goal on 31 July in a 1–1 draw at Portuguesa.

On 18 October 2021, Denilson renewed his contract with Bangu until 2025.^[3] The following 14 March, he was loaned to Série A side Cuiabá until April 2023.^[4]

Denilson made his top tier debut on 7 August 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Rafael Gava in a 1–0 away loss against Fluminense.^[5] On 4 January of the following year, he signed a permanent five-year deal with Cuiabá, after the club paid R$ 320,000 for 60% of his economic rights.^[6]

Personal life

Denilson's younger brother Denis is also a footballer and a midfielder, who plays for Portuguesa.

Career statistics

As of 8 February 2024^[7]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Bangu	2021	Série D	15	1	—		—		—		2[a]	0	17	1
	2022	Carioca	—		11	1	—		—		—		11	1
	Total		15	1	11	1	—		—		2	0	28	2
Cuiabá	2022	Série A	12	0	—		—		—		0	0	12	0
	2023		33	1	8	1	1	0	—		4[b]	0	46	2
	2024		0	0	3	0	0	0	—		—		3	0
	Total		45	1	11	1	1	0	—		4	0	61	2
Career total			60	2	22	2	1	0	0	0	6	0	89	4

1. Appearance(s) in Copa Rio
2. Appearance(s) in Copa Verde

Honours

Cuiabá

• Campeonato Brasileiro de Aspirantes: 2022
• Campeonato Mato-Grossense: 2023

References

1. "Mato-Grossense: Cuiabá se aproxima de meia ex-Flamengo" [Mato-Grossense: Cuiabá get closer to former Flamengo midfielder] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
2. "Bangu na Série D: confira os novos contratados e os nomes que seguem no plantel após o Carioca" [Bangu in the Série D: know the new signings and the names who remain in the squad after the Carioca] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Bangu AC. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
3. "Denilson tem contrato renovado com o Bangu" [Denilson has his contract renewed with Bangu] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Bangu AC. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
4. "Bangu anuncia empréstimo do meia Denilson para o Cuiabá" [Bangu announce loan of midfielder Denilson to Cuiabá] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
5. "Cano marca, Fluminense vence o Cuiabá e aumenta invencibilidade" [Cano scores, Fluminense defeat Cuiabá and increase unbeaten run] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
6. "Cuiabá exerce opção de compra do volante Denilson, que assina até fim de 2027" [Cuiabá exercise buyout clause of defensive midfielder Denilson, who signs until the end of 2027] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
7. Denilson at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 August 2022.