1. Early Life and Career
Danilo Montecino Neco began his professional football career in 2004, making his debut with AA Ponte Preta in Brazil.
2. Professional Career
Neco's career saw him play for several clubs in different countries, showcasing his skills across various leagues.
2.1. Jeju United (Loan)
In early 2010, Neco joined South Korean club Jeju United FC on a loan spell for the 2010 K League season. Initially, he faced a period of struggle and did not meet the team's scoring expectations. However, as the season progressed and the playoff period approached, his scoring ability significantly improved. His revitalized performance was crucial in helping Jeju United secure a runner-up finish in the regular league season. A notable moment came on November 28, 2010, when he scored the decisive winning goal in the 30th minute of the second half against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the playoffs, leading his team to the K League Championship final. Following the conclusion of his loan in 2011, Neco returned to his original club.
2.2. FC Alania Vladikavkaz
After his loan spell with Jeju United, Neco transferred to FC Alania Vladikavkaz. He played for the club during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, as well as part of the 2013-14 season. His contract with the club was eventually canceled when FC Alania Vladikavkaz dissolved in early 2014 due to financial issues.
2.3. FC Aktobe
In January 2014, following the dissolution of Alania Vladikavkaz, Neco signed a one-year contract with FC Aktobe in the Kazakhstan Premier League. He played for Aktobe for two seasons, contributing to their success, including winning the Kazakhstan Super Cup in 2014. After the conclusion of the 2015 season, Neco was placed on the transfer list by Aktobe.
2.4. Seongnam FC
On January 5, 2017, Danilo Neco made a return to South Korean football, joining Seongnam FC in the K League Challenge.
3. Career Statistics
The following table provides a comprehensive breakdown of Danilo Neco's career statistics, including appearances and goals across league, cup, and continental competitions for each club he represented. Records from his time in Brazil are not separately detailed in this table.
| Season | Club | League | League | Cup | Super Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||||
| 2010 | Jeju United (loan) | K League | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 32 | 6 | |||
| 2011-12 | Alania Vladikavkaz | FNL | 28 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 34 | 6 | ||
| 2012-13 | RPL | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 23 | 9 | ||||
| 2013-14 | FNL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 6 | 2 | ||||
| 2014 | Aktobe | Kazakhstan Premier League | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 2 | |||
| Total | Brazil | - | - | ||||||||||
| South Korea | 29 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 32 | 7 | |||||
| Russia | 57 | 15 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 63 | 17 | ||||
| Kazakhstan | 49 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 62 | 9 | |||
| Total | 135 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 157 | 33 | |||
4. Honours
4.1. Aktobe
- Kazakhstan Super Cup (1): 2014