🔥 Trending Dani Ceballos: Who is the Real Madrid Midfielder?

Dani Ceballos is a Spanish professional footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Real Madrid ¹². He is known for his technical ability, passing range, and work rate in the midfield ³.

Personal and Professional Background

• Full Name: Daniel Ceballos Fernández ²
• Date of Birth: August 7, 1996 ²⁴ (Some sources indicate August 6, 1996 ⁶, but Real Madrid's official site states August 7 ²).
• Age: 29 years old ¹⁴⁶⁸ (as of 2025, given his birth year).
• Nationality: Spanish ¹⁴
• Height: 1.79 meters (5' 10") ¹²⁴
• Weight: 70.5 kg (152 lbs) ²⁴
• Position: Primarily a Central Midfielder ¹⁸. He can also play as a defensive midfielder ⁶ or on the left side of the midfield ⁸.
• Foot: Right-footed ⁶

Club Career Highlights

Ceballos began his professional career in Spain before moving to Real Madrid.

• Real Betis: He rose through the youth ranks at Real Betis and made his senior debut for the club. His performances there earned him a move to Real Madrid.
• Real Madrid: He joined Real Madrid, where he has been a part of the first-team squad ². While not always a guaranteed starter, he remains an important part of the team ⁷.
• Arsenal (Loan Spells): Ceballos had two separate loan spells at English club Arsenal. He first joined Arsenal on a season-long loan in July 2019 and returned for another loan spell in September 2020 ⁵.

Playing Style and Contributions

Ceballos is recognized for his contributions in the midfield, including:

• Passing: He possesses excellent passing abilities, capable of dictating play and creating opportunities ³.
• Tackling and Defensive Work: Despite being an attacking-minded midfielder, he also contributes defensively with effective tackles ³.
• Dribbling and Ball Control: His technical skills allow him to maintain possession and navigate tight spaces ³.

He continues to be an active player for Real Madrid, contributing to their squad depth and midfield options ¹².