Dani Alves
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About
Brazilian right back who became the world's second-highest paid defender upon joining Barcelona in 2008 after spending six years with Sevilla. He'd also play for Juventus for a season and then joined Paris Saint-Germain FC in 2017. He joined the Brazilian national team in 2006.
Before Fame
He began his professional soccer career at age 18 with the Brazilian club Bahia.
Trivia
He was named UEFA Cup MVP and UEFA Super Cup MVP in 2006 as well as La Liga's Best Defender after the 2008-2009 season.
Family Life
He was married to Dinora Santana from 2008 to 2011; the couple had two children together, Victoria and Daniel. In 2017, he married model Joana Sanz.
Associated With
He joined Ronaldinho on the Brazilian national team in 2006.
