Dani Sánchez (footballer, born 1984)
Spanish professional footballer
Daniel 'Dani' Sánchez Andrades (born 10 November 1984) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward or midfielder.
Club career
Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Sánchez played youth football with hometown's Málaga CF, but never appeared as a senior for the club, eventually leaving in 2003. He went on to appear for several lower league teams over the following six seasons, never competing in higher than Segunda División B where he appeared for Real Murcia Imperial; he also represented CD Alhaurino, CD Baza and Real Betis B.
Sánchez signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Scotland on 1 August 2009, following a trial period. He made his debut the same day, in a 4–0 home win against Annan Athletic for the season's Scottish League Cup.
Sánchez was released by Inverness in June 2011. The following month he began a trial with A-League club Wellington Phoenix FC, appearing in pre-season against Miramar Rangers AFC just two hours after getting off the plane. On 5 September, it was announced that he had signed a one-year contract.
On 9 June 2013, Sánchez was released alongside four other players. Subsequently, he took his game to the Hong Kong First Division League and the Thai Division 1 League.
On 29 January 2015, Sánchez signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.
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