Tche Tche

Danilo das Neves Pinheiro (born 30 August 1992), known by his nickname Tche Tche, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Atletico Mineiro, on loan from Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo, Tche Tche 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 Serie A2 home win against Rio Branco.

Tche Tche 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 Guaratingueta, Ponte Preta and Boa Esporte, Tche Tche impressed with Audax during the 2016 Paulistao; 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, Tche Tche signed a pre-contract with Serie 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, Tche Tche signed a four-year contract with Sao Paulo, coming back for his country Brazil.

On 6 April 2021, Tche Tche joined Atletico Mineiro on loan with an option to buy until May 2022.

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