Daniel Güiza
Footballer and top La Liga scorer
Born
August 17th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A Spanish footballer, celebrated for playing as a striker. Played for several clubs including Mallorca, where scoring 27 goals in the 2006-07 La Liga season secured the Pichichi Trophy as the league's top scorer. Represented the Spanish national team, contributing to their performance in the UEFA Euro 2008, where Spain emerged as champions. Later, played in the Turkish Süper Lig and for other European teams, gaining experience across different leagues.
Won the Pichichi Trophy in 2007
Sauke La Liga title with Spain
Competed in UEFA Euro 2008
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