Tchê Tchê


Danilo das Neves Pinheiro, known by his nickname Tchê Tchê, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for São Paulo FC. Although usually employed as a central midfielder, he is an extremely versatile player who can play in multiple roles such as a right or left back, defensive midfielder or even as a winger.

Club career

Born in São Paulo, Tchê Tchê joined Audax's youth setup in 2006, after being approved on a trial. He made his senior debut for the club on 27 March 2011, playing the last 14 minutes in a 3–1 Campeonato Paulista Série A2 home win against Rio Branco.
Tchê Tchê was a regular starter for Audax in the club's first season in Campeonato Paulista, appearing in ten matches. His first match in the tournament occurred on 18 January 2014, a 0–0 away draw against Paulista.
After subsequent loans at Guaratinguetá, Ponte Preta and Boa Esporte, Tchê Tchê impressed with Audax during the 2016 Paulistão; he scored his first professional goal on 23 April 2016, netting from long range in a 2–2 draw at Corinthians, which ensured his team's qualification to the finals for the first time in their history.
On 28 April 2016, Tchê Tchê signed a pre-contract with Série A club Palmeiras, being effective after the Campeonato Paulista finals.
On 8 June 2018 he signed 5-year contract with Ukrainian Premier League club Dynamo Kyiv.
On 30 March 2019, Tchê Tchê signed a four-year contract with São Paulo FC, coming back for his country Brazil.

Honours

Club

;Palmeiras
;Dynamo Kyiv