Who Is Dani Alves? Age, Biography and Wiki
Dani Alves, born on May 6, 1983, is a professional Brazilian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest right-backs in the history of the sport. With an illustrious career that began in the early 2000s, Alves has played for some of the world's top clubs, including Sevilla, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, before joining the Mexican club UNAM Pumas in 2021. As of 2025, Dani Alves is 41 years old and continues to showcase his talent on the pitch.
| Occupation | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 6, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Brazil |
Popularity
Dani Alves's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Dani Alves stands tall at approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m) and weighs around 150 lbs (68 kg). His athletic build, coupled with exceptional speed and agility, has allowed him to maintain a competitive edge throughout his career. As an athlete, he also emphasizes the importance of fitness and nutrition.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Dani Alves is in a relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Joana Sanz, a Spanish model. The couple has often shared their experiences together on social media, showcasing their love for travel and adventure. Alves was previously married to Brazilian actress Dinorah Santana, and they share a daughter together.
He played football with the neighboring kids. Alves' father had a passion for football as well, and eventually managed to organize his own football team. Alves, at age 6, started as a winger, but because of the lack of goals he scored, his father re-positioned him as a right back, a position he still plays up to this day. Alves worked as a farmer and a trader in his youth.
Net Worth and Salary
Dani Alves has built a substantial net worth, estimated to be around $60 million as of 2025. His earnings primarily stem from his long football career, endorsements, and various business ventures. Alves has earned millions in salary during his time at top clubs, notably during his tenure at Barcelona, where he was one of the highest-paid defenders in the sport.
Since then, São Paulo has agreed, in the same month, to pay Alves R$400,000 monthly over the next 5 years starting from January 2022. This is being done to cover the R$18 million debt at the time of the breakup, owing to the contract agreed in 2019, who São Paulo FC were increasingly unable to pay him then.
Career, Business and Investments
Throughout his career, Alves has amassed numerous accolades, including multiple UEFA Champions League titles, domestic championships, and individual awards. Off the pitch, Dani has invested in several business ventures, including fashion and fitness, and has a keen interest in philanthropy, supporting various charitable initiatives focused on education and sports for underprivileged youth.
Starting his career at Bahia in 2001, Alves went on to have a successful six-year spell with Sevilla, winning two UEFA Cups and the Copa del Rey. He joined Barcelona for €32.5 million, becoming the third-most expensive defender of all-time at the time.
He won the treble in his first season with the club and in the next season, won the Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Additionally, he helped the club to clinch another two Supercopa de España, five La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles in the years that followed.
Social Network
Dani Alves is highly active on social media platforms, with millions of followers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He often shares updates about his career, personal life, and community work, maintaining an engaging presence that resonates with fans around the world.
On 27 April 2014, during a match at Villarreal's stadium, El Madrigal, Alves was targeted by a Villarreal supporter, who threw a banana at him as a gesture of racial abuse. Alves picked up the banana, peeled it and took a bite. He responded to the incident by saying: "We have suffered this in Spain for some time.
You have to take it with a dose of humour. We aren't going to change things easily. If you don't give it importance, they don't achieve their objective." Teammate Neymar's response – to post a photograph of himself on social media also eating a banana – went viral.
Other footballers have also since taken photographs of themselves eating bananas. Cyrille Regis, who had been racially abused while a player in the 1970s and 1980s, expressed concern that the viral campaign would detract from the important issues of combating racism in the game.
Education
While Dani Alves pursued football professionally from a young age, there’s limited information about his formal education. It is known that he values education and promotes its importance, particularly among young athletes looking to balance sports and academics.
