Doni

Footballer

Doni is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.

He played for AS Roma from 2005 to 2011, where he became a key player in the squad.

Doni was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Brazil national team during the 2007 Copa América, leading them to victory.

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Biography

Early Life

Doni, born Donieber Alexander Marangon, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who made his mark as a goalkeeper. His journey in football began in Brazil, where he played for several clubs, showcasing his talent and determination from an early age.

Career

Doni's professional career took off when he joined Botafogo Futebol Clube in 2001, before moving to S.C. Corinthians Paulista, where he won the Copa do Brasil in 2002. His skills caught the attention of European clubs, leading to a transfer to AS Roma in 2005. At Roma, he initially faced competition from Gianluca Curci but eventually became the first-choice goalkeeper, helping the team secure two Coppa Italia titles in 2007 and 2008. His time in Italy was marked by highs and lows, including a memorable UEFA Champions League match against Manchester United where he conceded seven goals.

In 2011, Doni signed with Liverpool F.C., where he continued to demonstrate his abilities, contributing to the team's success in the Football League Cup. He also represented the Brazil national team, earning his first cap in 2007 and playing a crucial role in Brazil's Copa América victory that same year. However, his international career was marred by injuries, and he ultimately retired from international football in 2013 due to health issues.

Legacy

Doni's legacy in football is defined by his resilience and skill as a goalkeeper. He was recognized as one of the best in Serie A during his peak years and left a lasting impact on the clubs he played for, particularly at Roma and Liverpool. His contributions to the Brazil national team, including being part of the Copa América-winning squad, solidified his status as a notable figure in Brazilian football history.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Roma

Doni joined Italian Serie A club Roma on 30 August 2005 from Juventude, after Roma paid his buy-out clause of approximately US$18,000. He signed a 1+3 year contract worth €300,000 in gross in the first year. With Roma, Doni at first was blocked from first team action by Italian u-21 international Gianluca Curci and was restricted to UEFA Cup games. After impressing in Coppa Italia competition, however, he eventually replaced Curci in goal for Serie A games. His contract was renewed on 13 April 2006, now worth €1.25 million a season (in gross). In his second season with Roma, he became one of the best goalkeepers of the Serie A. He won the Coppa Italia twice in 2007 and 2008, and also finished as the runner-up of Serie A in 2007 and 2008. On 11 April 2007, Doni conceded seven goals in a UEFA Champions League tie against Manchester United, with the game ending 7–1. The following season, the two teams met again, but Doni was injured. In May 2008, his contract was extended to June 2012. He would have earned a gross annual salary of about €4 million in average (from €3.8M in the first year to €4.3M in the last year) In the second half of the 2008–09 season, he lost his place to Artur after a 1–4 loss to Juventus on 21 March. He continued for the next two matches to be named to the matchday squad but was not starting nor available for selection on the substitutes' bench. He then trained separately with injured players and visited the doctor for his knee in April…

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International career

Doni earned his first cap with the Brazil national team against Turkey in Dortmund on 5 June 2007. At the 2007 Copa América, he was selected as Brazil's first-choice goalkeeper moments before their first match against Mexico, replacing Helton. His play in the tournament included two penalty saves in penalty kicks against Uruguay in the semi-finals, which sent Brazil to the final. Brazil won the tournament with a 3–0 win over Argentina. He was included in the preliminary squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics, but eventually did not get a place in the final list by coach Dunga. He missed the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup due to injury. In November 2009, he was called by Brazil for friendlies in the Middle East against England and Oman. Roma requested that he not come to these matches, but Doni challenged that decision and made himself available for the matches for the Brazilian squad. As a result, Roma benched him for the remainder of the Italian season, but coach Dunga appreciated his loyalty and, as a reward, kept his name in all subsequent callings. In May 2010, he was named in Dunga’s final 23 man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He retired from international football on 1 February 2013 due to his previous cardiac problems.

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Career statistics

Club

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Club: Liverpool F.C. (2011–2013)
Club: Santos F.C. (2004–2004)
Club: Botafogo Futebol Clube (2001–2001)
Club: S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2001–2003)
National team: Brazil
Club: Botafogo Futebol Clube (2013–2013)
Club: Brazil men's national football team (2007–2010)
Club: Cruzeiro E.C. (2004–2005)
League: Premier League
Club: Esporte Clube Juventude (2005–2005)
Club: AS Roma (2005–2011)

Legacy

Honours

Corinthians

Copa do Brasil: 2002 Roma

Coppa Italia: 2006–07, 2007–08 Supercoppa Italiana: 2007 Liverpool

Football League Cup: 2011–12 FA Cup runner-up: 2011–12 Brazil

Copa América: 2007 Individual

Copa América Best XI: 2007

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