Daniel Norouzi

Daniel Norouzi (born 3 January 1992) is a Danish retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Early and personal life Norouzi was born in Copenhagen. He also holds Iranian nationality.

Club career He came through the youth ranks of Brøndby, and was team captain during his youth team years. Norouzi made his senior debut in March 2012, and played 12 of 15 games in the second half of the 2011–12 Superliga season.

He signed a season-long loan contract with Vejle Boldklub in July 2013.

He signed a one-year contract with Iranian club Sepahan on 16 June 2016. However, due to Iranian military rules, he could not get the permission to play in the Persian Gulf Pro League. On 7 August 2016, he ended his contract with Sepahan.

He then played for Næstved and Helsingør.

On 18 September 2024, he announced his retirement.

International career Norouzi made his youth international debut for the Denmark national under-16 football team in September 2007. He played his first competitive international game in the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round in September 2008.

He has played a total of 31 games for various Danish national youth teams, including two games for the Denmark national under-20 football team.

Playing style Norouzi was described by first club Brøndby as an aggressive left back.