Marcos Danilo Padilha (31 July 1985 – 29 November 2016), simply known as Danilo, was a Brazilian footballer who last played for Chapecoense as a goalkeeper.

Club career

Born in Cianorte, Paraná, Danilo made his senior debuts with hometown's Cianorte. After subsequently playing for lower teams in the same state (notably Operário and Arapongas), he joined Londrina in May 2011.

In September 2013 Danilo joined Chapecoense on loan until the end of the year. He made his professional debut on 23 November, starting in a 2–1 away win against Icasa for the Série B championship; it was his maiden appearance in the competition, as his side finished second and was promoted to Série A for the first time ever.

In January 2014 Danilo joined Chape permanently, and made his top level debut on 19 April 2014, starting and keeping a clean sheet in a 0–0 home draw against Coritiba. He was an ever-present figure during the campaign, being an important defensive unit as his side maintained its division status.

Personal Life

Danilo lived in Chapeco with his wife Leticia and their son, Lorenzo.

Death

Danilo died along with most of his club when LaMia Airlines Flight 2933 crashed in Colombia on November 28th, 2016. Danilo survived the initial crash but died the next day at a hospital in La Ceja.