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My Take
What grabs me about Dani Güiza is the timing of his rise. Most strikers peak young, but he didn't truly break through until 27, then won the Pichichi as La Liga's top scorer and played a part in Spain's Euro 2008 triumph. There's something quietly heroic about a late bloomer who refuses to give up, and his decision to keep playing for small local clubs near his hometown of Jerez says a lot about who he is. I admire players who prove that persistence, not just early talent, decides who ends up celebrating. He's an underrated thread in Spain's golden era.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel González Güiza
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・ゴンサレス・グイサ
- Reading
- だにえる・ごんされす・ぐいさ
- Born
- August 17, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz Province, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Medal of Andalusia
- 2008 Pichichi Trophy
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel González Güiza born?
Born August 17, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Daniel González Güiza from?
Daniel González Güiza is from Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz Province, Spain.
What does Daniel González Güiza do?
Daniel González Güiza works as association football player.
How tall is Daniel González Güiza?
Daniel González Güiza is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.