Daniel Bassi

Daniel Joshua Bassi Jakobsen (born 31 October 2004) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lillestrøm.

Early life Bassi initially grew up in Oslo, playing childhood football for Lille Tøyen FK. His father is Norwegian and his mother Sierra Leonean. In 2015 his family moved to Tromsø, and Bassi joined the youth section of Tromsø IL.

Club career Bassi made his senior debut for Tromsø in June 2022, appearing in a Norwegian Cup match against Skjervøy. He made his Eliteserien debut on 30 April 2023 in a home match against Viking. During the 2023 season, he became more involved in Tromsø's first team, and his performances drew attention from clubs abroad.

Bassi joined Bodø/Glimt in August 2023. After being limited by injury during 2024, he established himself more prominently in 2025. On 17 September 2025, he scored in a 2–2 draw away to Slavia Prague, becoming the first player to score for Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League league phase.

International career Without having prior experience as a Norway youth international,

Career statistics Club

Honours Bodø/Glimt Eliteserien: 2023 Norwegian Football Cup: 2025–26