Photo: Palácio do Planalto from Brasilia, Brasil / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Dani Alves is, for me, the definitive argument that a full-back can be an artist. Standing just 172 cm, he turned the right flank into a stage, overlapping, creating, and scoring with a relentlessness that felt almost joyful. Pairing with Messi at Barcelona, he amassed an astonishing 43 trophies, a haul that reframes how we value the position itself. His later years brought serious controversy that I will not gloss over, but on the pitch his creativity and winning mentality were undeniable. I regard him as the standard-bearer who proved defenders could redefine attacking football, and that legacy endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Alves
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニ・アウヴェス
- Reading
- だに・あうゔぇす
- Born
- May 6, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 172 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Alves born?
Born May 6, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Daniel Alves from?
Daniel Alves is from Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil.
What does Daniel Alves do?
Daniel Alves works as association football player.
How tall is Daniel Alves?
Daniel Alves is 172 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.