What is Dani Alves's Net Worth?
Dani Alves, a Brazilian football player, has a net worth of $60 million. Alves has played for clubs including Bahia, Sevilla, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as the Brazilian national team. The most decorated player in football history, Alves has over 45 official titles, such as multiple La Liga titles, UEFA Cups, and Copas América. In early 2023, Alves was arrested for raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub, leading to his release by UNAM.
Early Life
Dani Alves was born on May 6, 1983, in Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. His father, Domingos, loved football and formed his own team. Alves started as a winger at six under his father’s guidance and later moved to right-back. He began his youth career with Juazeiro from 1996 to 1998, then joined the youth division of Bahia from 1998 to 2001.
Bahia and Sevilla
In 2001, Alves made his professional debut with Bahia, quickly proving his talent by winning the Campeonato Baiano and two Northeast Cups. Midway through 2002, he transferred to Sevilla, where he had a splendid six-year run, winning the Copa del Rey and two UEFA Cups.
Barcelona, 2008-2016
Alves joined Barcelona in 2008, leaving Sevilla in tears. His first season with Barcelona was stellar, helping the club win the La Liga title, Copa del Rey, and European Cup. He continued to shine, leading Barcelona to consecutive La Liga titles and a fourth European Cup by the 2010-11 season. In subsequent seasons, he added more titles, including the Copa del Rey and Club World Cup in 2011-12. In 2015, Alves helped Barcelona secure its fifth European Cup, signing a two-year contract he would leave a year early as a free agent.
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Juventus
In 2016, Alves signed with Juventus on a free transfer. During his only season, he won the Serie A title and Coppa Italia and helped Juventus reach the Champions League final. His contract ended by mutual consent after 33 appearances.
Paris Saint-Germain
Alves joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 on a free transfer. His first season was exceptional, winning a domestic treble. In his second and final season, Alves secured another league title before becoming a free agent in 2019.
São Paulo
In 2019, Alves returned to Brazil to play for São Paulo. His sole title with the club came in May 2021 when he won the Campeonato Paulista. After a dispute over unpaid image rights, Alves's contract was terminated later that year.
Return to Barcelona
Alves returned to Barcelona in late 2021 but was available for matches only by early 2022. He announced his departure again in June, after making 408 appearances, the second-most by any non-Spanish player.
UNAM
After leaving Barcelona, Alves signed a one-year contract with Liga MX club UNAM. His contract was terminated in early 2023 after his arrest in connection with the Barcelona nightclub incident.
International Playing
Alves has enjoyed a prolific international career with the Brazilian national team. He won his first title, the 2007 Copa América. In 2009, he contributed to Brazil’s FIFA Confederations Cup win and played in the 2010 World Cup. With another Confederations Cup win in 2013 and two World Cup appearances in 2014 and 2022, Alves further cemented his legacy. In 2019, he led Brazil to another Copa América title and later won a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
