Dani Alves

Brazil · Right-back (Right winger, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2016

Winger-like attacking right-back who combined endlessly with Messi

82.0OVR#62 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“After seven seasons, he has probably become the best right-back in the club's history.”
— Gerard Piqué, Barcelona teammate · 2015 · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.3
  • Shooting69.5
  • Passing86.7
  • Ball Control84.2
  • Movement80.2
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill77.3
  • Physical78.6
  • Mental83.5
  • Career85.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity95
  2. Link-up Play92
  3. Stamina92
  4. Determination92
  5. Durability92
  6. Consistency90
  7. Achievements89
  8. Short Passing88
  9. Crossing88
  10. Possession88

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.3

  • Top Speed85
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed82
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run78
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 69.5

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power75
  • Long Shots75
  • Volleys70
  • Curve75
  • Penalties65
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 86.7

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls85
  • Crossing88
  • Link-up Play92
  • Vision87
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 84.2

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks85
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance87

Movement 80.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning75
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 77.3

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 78.6

  • Strength70
  • Stamina92
  • Agility86
  • Balance86
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels65
  • Aggression85

Mental 83.5

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness85
  • Concentration80
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 85.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity95
  • Achievements89
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
6 May 1983
Height
172 cm
Weight
68 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2001–2023
Prime
2006-2016

Club career

  • 2001–2003 Bahia
  • 2003–2008 Sevilla
  • 2008–2016 Barcelona
  • 2016–2017 Juventus
  • 2017–2019 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2019–2021 São Paulo
  • 2021–2022 Barcelona
  • 2022–2023 UNAM Pumas

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

2009 Barcelona · 2011 Barcelona · 2015 Barcelona

Europa League 2

2006 Sevilla · 2007 Sevilla

Continental title 2

2007 Copa América · 2019 Copa América

League title · La Liga Barcelona 6

2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

2016–17

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2

2017–18, 2018–19

Club World Cup 3

2009, 2011, 2015

UEFA Super Cup 4

2006, 2009, 2011, 2015

Olympic gold medal 1

2020

Confederations Cup 2

2009, 2013

Copa del Rey 5

2006–07, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16

Coppa Italia 1

2016–17

Coupe de France 1

2017–18

Supercopa de España 5

2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

Trophée des Champions 1

2017

Copa América Best Player 1

2019

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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