Dani Alves

Brazilian footballer and legend

Dani Alves - Brazilian footballer and legend
Born

May 6th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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This individual is a professional footballer who primarily played as a right-back. A product of the Bahia youth system, he began his senior career at Bahia before moving to Europe. Notably, played for Sevilla FC, helping the team secure two UEFA Cups. Later joined FC Barcelona, contributing to an era of dominance that included six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League titles. Also represented Paris Saint-Germain and won multiple domestic trophies. In addition, this individual was part of the Brazil national team, achieving victory in the Copa América and the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Winning UEFA Cups with Sevilla FC

Securing multiple titles at FC Barcelona

Winning Copa América with Brazil

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