Denilson played for Arsenal Football Club. The Brazilian midfielder joined Arsenal from Sao Paulo in 2006 for £3.4m. Denilson left Arsenal for Sao Paulo in 2013 on a free transfer. In total, he made 153 appearances for Arsenal and scored 11 goals. Denilson wore the number 15 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on February 16, 1988. Denilson is currently without a club and last played for Botafogo.
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The rise and fall of Fran Merida: Former Gunner retires
Former Arsenal star Fran Merida retires at 34, ending a career that began with promise but never fully materialised. He now looks to pursue new challenges beyond football.
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What happened to Denilson?
Arsene Wenger once said that he didn't want to 'kill' Denilson by buying a big-name midfielder, but the king of the sideways pass never made it at Arsenal, so where is he now?
Denilson: My grandchildren will know who Wenger was
Denilson was unhappy on a personal level during his time with Arsenal, but he still gushes with praise when it comes to his time under Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal Banter XI of the Decade
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Gabriel Martinelli 8th Brazilian to score for Arsenal
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Denilson signs for Cruzeiro
After being told he was not wanted by Al Wahda, former Arsenal man, Denilson, has returned home to Brazil to sign for Cruzeiro on loan.
Denilson to be released by Al Wahda
Denilson looks like he could be on his way from Al Wahda as they ship him out to make room for a ‘mystery signing’ in the next few days.
Denilson thankful for Wenger’s guidance
By the end of his five-year stay at Arsenal, Denilson was far from a fan favourite.
The midfielder, tidy in possession and tactically astute, was...
Denilson set for Emirates switch
by Lee Hurley
Former Arsenal midfielder Denilson is set to leave Sao Paulo to head to the United Arab Emirates.
The Brazilian, who is still only...