Danilo Orsi


Danilo Harley Orsi-Dadomo is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Crawley Town.

Early and personal life

Born in London, Orsi was raised in Enfield and Barnet. He is of partial Italian and Scottish descent.

Career

Orsi played for Cockfosters before moving to the United States and playing college soccer with Eastern Florida State College, scoring 27 goals in 32 games across two seasons, whilst also playing at club level for Chivas U19 and Fort Lauderdale Strikers U23.
Upon his return to England, Orsi played non-league football for East Thurrock United, Hungerford Town, Hampton & Richmond Borough and Maidenhead United. He was Maidenhead's Fans' Player of the Season for the 2020–21 season.
In June 2021 he was linked with a transfer to Football League clubs Burton Albion, Bradford City and Colchester United. Later that month he signed for Football League team Harrogate Town.
On 1 January 2022, Orsi returned to the National League to join Boreham Wood on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. Orsi scored his first goal for the club on his first start as he scored the only goal of the game as his side defeated Wealdstone.

Grimsby Town

In June 2022 it was announced that he would join Grimsby Town on 1 July 2022. He scored his first league goal for the club on 18 April 2023, notching the winner in a 1–0 victory over Barrow.
Orsi was part of the Grimsby team that reached the FA Cup quarter-final for the first time since 1939, he started in the 2–1 win away at Premier League side Southampton that secured that achievement.

Crawley Town

In June 2023 he transferred to Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee. On 11 May 2024, Orsi scored a hat-trick against MK Dons in the second leg of their tie in the 2024 [English Football League play-offs#League Two|2023–24 EFL League Two play-offs], helping win the game 5–1 and the tie 8–1, the biggest win in EFL play-off history.
On 19 May 2024, Orsi scored the first goal, against Crewe Alexandra, in the 2024 League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium as Crawley won 2–0 to gain promotion to League One. He extended his contract with Crawley later that month.

Burton Albion

On 26 June 2024, Orsi signed for fellow League One side Burton Albion on a three-year deal, joining for an undisclosed fee.
On 3 February 2025, he joined League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the season, with an option to buy included.

AFC Wimbledon

On 30 July 2025 he signed for AFC Wimbledon on a two-year contract.

Return to Crawley Town

On 11 January 2026, Orsi re-signed for Crawley Town on a two-and-a-half year contract.

Honours

Crawley Town