About Dão
Born 1984. Dão is a Brazilian association football player.
Dannyu Francisco dos Santos (born 28 October 1984), commonly known as Dão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Barra Futebol Clube. He returned to his homeland a year later, without having played for Trnava, to sign with Botafogo. He failed to register an appearance for Botafogo before signing with Red Bull Brasil, he again did not make an appearance.
In 2012, he moved to Luverdense where he played 16 times and scored twice during a one-season stay in Lucas do Rio Verde. After a relatively successful period with Luverdense, Dão was on the move again as he joined Chapecoense, he played in 22 Chapecoense matches and scored one goal. Between 2014 and 2015, Dão completed transfers firstly to Vitória and secondly to Paysandu, overall he made nine appearances for the two aforementioned clubs before signing for Piracicaba at the beginning of 2016.
Honours Recife Campeonato Pernambucano: 2006, 2007
Luverdense Campeonato Mato-Grossense: 2012
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Dão?
Association footballer
When was Dão born?
Dão was born on 28 October 1984 in Penedo.
What is Dão's occupation?
Dão is an association football player.
What nationality is Dão?
Dão is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dão. https://biography.guide/dao/
MLA: "Dão." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dao/.
Chicago: "Dão." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dao/.
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