Daniel da Cruz Carvalho

International career Dani earned nine caps for Portugal, the first coming on 12 December 1995 in a 1–1 friendly with England, and the last on 29 March 2000 in a 2–1 victory over Denmark (also friendly). and also competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics where his country finished fourth.

Personal life Before and during his playing career, Dani worked regularly as a model. After retiring, he worked in television, including as a pundit for TVI 24.

Dani married Patrícia Claro in 2009. The couple had two daughters, Maria Luísa (born 2011) and Benedita (2015).

Redknapp, when he was manager at West Ham, once said about the player: "Dani is so good-looking I don't know whether to play him or fuck him".

Honours Sporting CP Taça de Portugal: 1994–95

Ajax Eredivisie: 1997–98

Portugal UEFA European Under-18 Championship: 1994 FIFA U-20 World Cup Bronze Boot: 1995