Danielle Favatto: Meet stunning daughter of Brazil legend Romario as he seeks Rio de Janeiro state governor post

Mar 23, 2018

BRAZIL legend Romario recently revealed he would be running for state governor of Rio de Janeiro.

The former Barcelona star, 52, won 70 caps for Brazil, scoring an incredible 55 times during a career spanning 24 years.

Romario, father of Danielle Favatto, is running for Rio de Janeiro state governor

Brazil legend Romario has six children, including Danielle Favatto (left)

But now, the former footballer has turned his attention to running for state governor in order to spark change in Rio de Janeiro, having taken on the role of senator since 2015.

On his bid to become governor, Romario revealed: “In these chaotic times, change is necessary, change is urgent… Rio always had safety problems, but never like now.

“I don’t have experience of being in charge. It will be, God willing, the first time that I’ve had the opportunity to demonstrate all I have learned in my life.”

It’s not just Romario catching the eye off the pitch either, as his daughter Danielle Favatto has been gaining followers in recent months, too.

Danielle Favatto has nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram

Romario's daughter Danielle Favatto has become Instagram-famous — Romario’s daughter Danielle Favatto has become Instagram-famous

One of six children, Danielle Favatto is famous on social media

Danielle Favatto, same name as her mother, regularly posts Rio beach snaps — Danielle Favatto, same name as her mother, regularly posts saucy beach snaps

The 20-year-old stunner has become Instagram-famous in her own right, having amassed nearly 200,000 followers on the social media site since her first post in 2015.

Favatto has five siblings, three sisters – Ivy, Isabellinha and Moniquinha – and two brothers, Raphael and Romarinho, with the latter playing for Vasco da Gama om the Brazilian top-flight.

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But it’s easy to see why Favatto has the largest Instagram following of all.

As well as pictures of herself hanging out with friends, her social media is littered with pictures of herself enjoying the Rio sun on the beach.

Danielle Favatto will be supporting her dad Romario in his state governor running

Danielle Favatto's Instagram is covered in pictures of nights out with friends — Danielle Favatto’s Instagram is covered in pictures of nights out with friends

Danielle Favato is one of six kids Romario had during his life

Romario is running for state governor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Danielle Favatto poses for a photo in a provocative swimsuit beneath the Brazil flag

In one post on Instagram, Favatto can be seen showing off her footvolley – a cross between football and beach-volleyball – skills, alongside her family, included dad Romario.

Favatto is the daughter of Romario and his ex-wife – also called Danielle Favatto – with the pair married between 1996 and 2001.

In 2012, Favatto’s mother remarried, getting wed to gospel singer Kleber Lucas.