Tchê Tchê’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Danilo das Neves Pinheiro (born 30 August 1992), 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

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016

Dynamo Kyiv

• Ukrainian Super Cup: 2018

Individual

• Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2016
• Campeonato Paulista Best Newcomer: 2016
• Bola de Prata: 2016 [source does not state that, he was part of the best team of the year]
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2016