Daniel da Silva facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 27 May 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995 1996-1998 1998 1999-2003 2004-2006 2007 |
União São João Santos Verdy Kawasaki (loan) São Caetano Palmeiras São Caetano |
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| International career | |||
| 2002 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Daniel da Silva (born 27 May 1973) is a former professional Brazilian football player. He played as a defender during his career. Daniel is known for playing with several important clubs in Brazil and also for representing the Brazilian national team.
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Playing Career Highlights
Daniel da Silva had a long and interesting career playing football. He spent many years playing for different clubs in Brazil. He even had a short time playing in Japan!
Early Club Years
Daniel started his professional career in 1995 with a club called União São João. After that, he moved to Santos, which is a very famous Brazilian club. He played for Santos from 1996 to 1997.
Playing in Japan
In 1998, Daniel had a unique experience. He went on loan to a Japanese club called Verdy Kawasaki. This was part of the J. League 1, Japan's top football league. It was a chance for him to play football in a different country.
Time with São Caetano
Daniel spent a significant part of his career with São Caetano. He played there for five years, from 1999 to 2003. During this time, the club played in Brazil's top league, the Série A. He later returned to São Caetano in 2007 for another season.
Playing for Palmeiras
From 2004 to 2006, Daniel played for another big Brazilian club, Palmeiras. He was a regular player for them in the Série A. He scored a good number of goals during his time there, which is impressive for a defender!
International Football
Daniel da Silva also had the honor of playing for his country. In 2002, he played one match for the Brazilian national team. Representing your country in football is a very special achievement for any player.
