SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

DANI ALVES
DANI ALVES
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Number
#2
Nationality
Brazil
Team
JUVENTUS (Italy)
Coach
MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI
Position
RB (Right Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 3 1 3 3 3 1 16 0.8 £2M

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.