During his playing days, Cafu was one of the best right-backs of his generation, if not the best.
The legendary fullback found great success during his time in Italy. He represented Roma between 1997 and 2003, before spending another five seasons with Milan.
However, the 52-year-old will always be associated with the Brazilian national team. He won two World Cups with the Selecao, including the 2002 version where he lifted the gold trophy as team captain.
Today, Danilo has become the first-choice right-back for the national team, although he doesn’t fit the quintessential Brazilian full-back mold.
Cafu admits that the Juventus defender has other characteristics, but praises him for his solid back and considers him a key player in the squad.
“Danilo is very strong. We count on him a lot,” said the Milan legend in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews24.
“He doesn’t push forward like me, but he gives a lot of balance. Good thing he got hurt. Instead, I think Tite will play whoever he’s in better shape with.”
Danilo suffered a knock during Brazil’s first World Cup match against Serbia and will miss the next two group stage matches.
The Selecao hopes to have him back for the round of 16.
