Dani Alves da Silva, better known by his stage name Dani Alves, was born in Brazil on May 6, 1983. He is currently 39 years old and a right-back for both the Brazil national team and Liga MX club UNAM. Since moving from his native club to Barcelona on July 2, 2008, he has played for the club for his entire career. With 46 trophies at the senior level and a total of 47 official titles, Alves is the most decorated player in football history. He was recently in the news after receiving an award before Barcelona’s victory over Pumas in the Joan Gamper Trophy match.
Dani Alves: Wiki
In the Brazilian state of Bahia city of Juazeiro, Dani Alves was born on May 6, 1983.
With the kids from the neighborhood, he has started playing football. Alves began his career as a winger when he was 6 years old, but his father changed his position to right back, where he has remained to this day due to a lack of goals scored. In his earlier years, he also worked as a dealer and a farmer.
Alves made his professional debut for Bahia in a game for the 2001 Campeonato Brasileiro Série against Paraná Clube.
Dani Alves: Bio
Real Name | Daniel Alves da Silva |
Famous Name | Daniel Alves |
Date of Birth | 6 May 1983 |
Age (2022) | 39 years |
Place of Birth | Juazeiro, Brazil |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Dani Alves: Physic
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Chest | 41inc |
Biceps | 14inc |
Waist | 33inc |
Eyes | Green |
Shoe size | 10US |
Ethnicity | Brazilian |
Dani Alves: Parents and Family
Dona Lucia and Domingos Alves were the parents of Dani. Domingos Alves da Silva, was a farmer by trade. Domingos Alves was a football fanatic as well. Alves began his career as a winger when he was 6 years old, but his father changed his position to right back, where he has remained ever since, due to his inability to score goals. On Instagram, Dani posts pictures of himself and his father.
Lucivania Alves is Dani’s sister, and Ney Alves, a musician, is Dani’s brother.
Dani Alves: Family
father | Domingos Alves da Silva |
mother | Dona Lucia |
brother | Ney Alves |
sister | Lucivania Alves |
Dani Alves: Career
Alves made his Bahia professional debut in a 3-0 victory over Paraná Clube during a match for the 2001 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Alves then left to represent Sevilla at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, where he finished as the third-best player overall. Alves left Sevilla and joined Barcelona on July 2, 2008. He joined Juventus on June 27, 2016, and on August 20, 2016, he made his Serie A debut in a 2-1 home victory over Fiorentina. Then, on July 12, 2017, he signed with Paris Saint-Germain, where he made his professional debut on July 29.
On 12 November 2021, he returned to Barcelona. On 23 July 2022, UNAM hired Alves for a one-year contract.
Dani Alves: Affairs and Kids
Dinora Santana and Dani Alves were married in 2008; they had two children together, Victoria Alves and Daniel Alves, before divorcing in December 2011. There is speculation that Dani and Carol Macedo were dating around 2011. Dani and Thassa Carvalho began dating (2012 – 2014).
Following that, in April 2015, Dani started dating Spanish supermodel Joana Sanz; they later got married in July 2017.
Dani Alves: Relations
Wife | Dinora Santana (2008-2011) Carol Macedo 2011 (rumor) Thassa Carvalho (2012-2014) Joana Sanz 2017 |
Kids | Victoria Alves (Daughter) Daniel Alves (Son) |
Dani Alves: Net worth
Dani Alves estimates his net worth to be roughly $60 million. Sporting events, advertising, brand promotions, etc. are his sources of revenue. He also has a nice collection of cars, including Mercedes Benz, Volvo C30, Audi RS6, and others.