Dani Sánchez (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Daniel 'Dani' Sánchez Andrades (born 10 November 1984) is a Spanish
professional footballer who plays Wellington Phoenix FC
in the A-League
, as a striker or midfielder
.
, Andalusia
, Sánchez played youth football with hometown club Málaga CF
in 2003, but never appeared as a senior for the club, eventually leaving in 2003. He went on to appear for several lower-league teams over the following six seasons, never competing in higher than Segunda División B
, with Real Murcia Imperial. He also represented CD Alhaurino
, CD Baza
and Real Betis B
.
Sánchez signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle
in Scotland
on 1 August 2009, following a trial period. He made his club debut in the same day, in a 4–0 home win against Annan Athletic
for the season's Scottish League Cup
.
Sánchez was released by Inverness in June 2011. The following month, he began a trial with A-League
club Wellington Phoenix FC
, appearing in pre-season against Miramar Rangers
just two hours after getting off the plane. On 5 September, it was announced that he had signed a one-year contract.
Spain
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professional footballer who plays Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. The club competes in the Football Federation of Australia A-League. Ricki Herbert has been the coach since the club's inception to the A-League in July 2007. The current club captain is...
in the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
, as a striker or midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Football career
Born in MálagaMálaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, Sánchez played youth football with hometown club Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
in 2003, but never appeared as a senior for the club, eventually leaving in 2003. He went on to appear for several lower-league teams over the following six seasons, never competing in higher than Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
, with Real Murcia Imperial. He also represented CD Alhaurino
CD Alhaurino
Club Deportivo Alhaurino is a Spanish football team based in Alhaurín el Grande, in the autonomous community of Andalusia.Founded in 1930, it plays in Primera Andaluza, holding home matches at Estadio Miguel Fijones, with a capacity of 4,500 seats....
, CD Baza
CD Baza
Club Deportivo Baza is a Spanish football team based in Baza, Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1970, it plays in Primera Andaluza, holding home matches at Estadio Constantino Navarro, with a capacity of 4,500 seats....
and Real Betis B
Real Betis B
Real Betis B is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1963, it is the reserve team of Real Betis, and currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva, with a capacity for 4,000 spectators.Unlike the...
.
Sánchez signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
on 1 August 2009, following a trial period. He made his club debut in the same day, in a 4–0 home win against Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic F.C.
Annan Athletic Football Club are an association football club who compete in the Scottish Third Division. They are based in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway...
for the season's Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
.
Sánchez was released by Inverness in June 2011. The following month, he began a trial with A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. The club competes in the Football Federation of Australia A-League. Ricki Herbert has been the coach since the club's inception to the A-League in July 2007. The current club captain is...
, appearing in pre-season against Miramar Rangers
Miramar Rangers
Miramar Rangers AFC is a semi-professional New Zealand association football club in the Wellington suburb of Miramar. They are current holders of the Chatham Cup, the fourth time they have won the trophy...
just two hours after getting off the plane. On 5 September, it was announced that he had signed a one-year contract.