Denilson Alves Borges (born 23 March 2001), simply known as Denilson, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mirassol.
Club career Early 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.
Bangu In June 2021, Denilson moved to Bangu in the Série D. 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.
Cuiabá On 14 March 2022, Denilson was loaned to Série A side Cuiabá until April 2023. Initially assigned to the under-23 team, he made his top tier debut on 7 August, coming on as a late substitute for Rafael Gava in a 1–0 away loss against Fluminense.
On 4 January 2023, Denilson signed a permanent five-year deal with Cuiabá, after the club paid R$ 320,000 for 60% of his economic rights.
Personal life Denilson's younger brother Denis is also a footballer and a midfielder, who plays for Portuguesa.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBangu2021Série D151———2Appearance(s) in Copa Rio01712022Carioca—111———111Total151111——20282Cuiabá2022Série A120———0012020233318110—4Appearance(s) in Copa Verde0462202433030205Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana020450Total7811113050601032Career total9322223050801314
Honours Cuiabá Campeonato Brasileiro de Aspirantes: 2022 Campeonato Mato-Grossense: 2023, 2024
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