Name: Dani Alves (full name: Daniel Alves da Silva)
Nationality: Brazil
Date of Birth: May 6, 1983
Primary Position: Right-back (can also play as wing-back or right wing)
Clubs (selected, highlighting Juventus):
- Juventus (Italy) — Dani Alves played for Juventus during the 2016–2017 season. He joined the club on a free transfer from Barcelona in June 2016 and wore the number 23. At Juventus he contributed in domestic competition and helped the team win the Serie A title in the 2016–17 season before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017.
- Earlier and later clubs (selected): Bahia (youth/professional debut), Sevilla (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Paris Saint-Germain (France), São Paulo (Brazil), UNAM Pumas (Mexico), Barcelona SC (Ecuador), and others.
Notable Achievements:
- Multiple domestic league titles with Barcelona, Juventus (2016–17), and Paris Saint-Germain.
- UEFA Champions League winner (with Barcelona).
- Numerous Copa del Rey and UEFA Super Cup titles.
- FIFA Club World Cup winner (with Barcelona).
- Member of the Brazil national team with CONMEBOL Copa América victories (2007, 2019) and Olympic gold medal (2016).
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest attacking full-backs in football history, noted for assists, crossing, technical skill, and longevity at the highest level.
Juventus Tenure Summary:
- Season: 2016–2017
- Role: Starting right-back/wing-back, providing attacking width, overlaps, and experience.
- Honours: Serie A champion 2016–17.
- Appearances/Goals: Regular contributor across Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League that season (statistics vary by source; for season totals see club records).
Style of Play: Dynamic and attack-minded full-back known for pace, dribbling, pinpoint crosses, set-piece ability, defensive awareness and versatility to play further forward when required.
Legacy: Dani Alves is celebrated for his trophy haul (one of the most decorated players in football), leadership, longevity, and influence on the role of modern full-backs. His single season at Juventus added to his collection of league titles across top European leagues.