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PORTUGAL LEGEND

Dani

Midfield

Portugal

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Dani about playing in the Legends Charity Game

"From the moment I first pulled on the Portugal shirt for the Under-15s, representing my country has always been one of the greatest honours of my career. To have that chance again at the Legends Charity Game means so much to me. Growing up in Lisbon, I’ve seen firsthand how vital community support can be, which is why helping raise funds for incredible local organisations like Cáritas Portuguesa and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation makes this match even more meaningful. It’s not just about football – it’s about giving back to the place that shaped me."

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About

Daniel da Cruz Carvalho, also known as Dani, mainly played in attacking midfield during his short playing career that lasted only eight years.


Dani started his club career at Sporting Lisbon, but made his name during his time in the Netherlands at Ajax, scoring a crucial goal in a 1996 - 1997 UEFA Champions League quarter-final game vs Atlético Madrid, helping the team achieve a 3–2 away win (4–3 aggregate).


Internationally, Dani represented Portugal nine times over the duration of five years.


CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Club Level

Sporting CP

Taça de Portugal: 1994 - 1995


Ajax

Eredivisie: 1997 - 1998

NVB Cup: 1997 - 1998, 1998 - 1999


Atlético Madrid

Segunda División: 2001 - 2002

INTERNATIONAL CAREER

Portugal (1995 - 2000)

9 apps, 0 goals

CLUB HISTORY

Sporting CP (1995 - 1996) 9 apps, 0 goals

West Ham United (loan 1996) 9 apps, 2 goals

Ajax (1996 - 2000) 72 apps, 12 goals

Benfica (2000) 5 apps, 0 goals

Atlético Madrid (2001 - 2003) 64 apps, 10 goals


Total (1995 - 2003) 159 apps, 24 goals




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