Dani Alves - People automatically think that because you attack, yo

People automatically think that because you attack, you can't defend. Not true.

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Alves, Dani. "Dani Alves exclusive: 'English football excites me a lot - I never hide my desire to play in the Premier League'." Interview by Jason Burt. The Telegraph, 13 Nov. 2018.

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About the Author

Dani Alves

Born: May 6, 1983
Nationality: Brazilian
Profession: Athlete

Biography

Daniel Alves da Silva, known simply as Dani Alves, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a right-back or a attacking midfielder for São Paulo and the Brazil national team. He is considered as one of the greatest right backs of all time and the most decorated player in the history of football with 41 trophies, with also being the second most decorated defender of all time in European competitions with nine European medals, leaving him equal with Paolo Maldini on the all-time list.

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