SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

DANI OLMO
DANI OLMO
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Number
#8
Nationality
Spain
Team
RB LEIPZIG (Germany)
Coach
JULIAN NAGELSMANN
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 6 3 4 7 6 5 37 1.3 £2.75M

Player: Dani Olmo

  • Full name: Daniel Olmo Carvajal
  • Date of birth: May 7, 1998
  • Place of birth: Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

  • Youth: Espanyol (early youth), FC Barcelona La Masia (2010–2014)
  • Dinamo Zagreb (2014–2020) — Broke into senior football, won multiple Croatian league and cup titles, established as creative attacking player and regular in European competition.
  • RB Leipzig (2020–2024) — Transferred to the German Bundesliga club, contributed with goals and assists, played in Bundesliga and UEFA competitions.
  • Note: Clubs and dates reflect major moves; exact transfer months and subsequent moves after 2024 are not included here.

International career:

  • Spain youth teams — Represented Spain at various youth levels, including U21.
  • Spain senior team — Debuted in 2018; has been part of Spain’s squads in major tournaments and scored on international duty.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Technically gifted with good close control and dribbling.
  • Creative playmaker tendencies: finds pockets between lines, delivers key passes and through balls.
  • Versatile in attack: can operate on either wing or behind the striker.
  • Work rate and tactical intelligence make him effective in pressing systems.

Notable achievements (selected):

  • Multiple Croatian First League titles and Croatian Cups with Dinamo Zagreb.
  • Key contributor for RB Leipzig in Bundesliga and European competitions.
  • Part of Spain national team setups and contributed in major international tournaments.

Quick stats (approximate at time at RB Leipzig):

  • Appearances: 100+ across all competitions for RB Leipzig (approximate)
  • Goals + assists: Combined contributions in double digits (approximate)

Note: The above summarizes Dani Olmo’s profile focusing on his time at RB Leipzig. For exact seasonal statistics, transfer details, or current club status beyond 2024, consult up-to-date club sources or databases.