Daniel Arzani – Bio, Player Profile 2021, Net Worth, 7 Interesting Facts

Daniel Arzani is a young and dynamic footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Australia and also Aarhus Gymnastikforening after he was sent on loan from Manchester City. The midfielder started his career for both club and country in 2014. Thus far, he is building himself into one of the most fantastic youngsters in football.

Daniel Arzani Current Player Profile (2021/22)

• Full Name: ‎Daniel Arzani
• Date of birth: Jan 4, 1999
• Place of birth: Chorramabad Iran
• Current Age: 26 years old
• Citizenship: Australia, Iran
• Position: attack – Left Winger
• Foot: right
• Height: 1,75 m
• Player agent: CAA Base Ltd
• Current club: Manchester City Manchester City
• On Loan: Aarhus Gymnastikforening
• Joined: Aug 9, 2018, to –
• Outfitter: Nike

Biography Of Daniel Arzani 

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Daniel Arzani was born on 4 January 1999 in Khorramabad, Iran to his parents, John Arzani, and his mother, Sima Arzni. He was brought up in Persia together with his brother Ben Arzani until the age of 6 when his family moved to Sydney Australia and then they finally settled in Melbourne.

Although he has always had a knack for football since he was a child, that did not stop him from going to school. He attended the Sydney Boys High School before he moved to AIS in 2012.  He later went to La Trobe University.

He started his playing career with the youth club Coogee United in 2009 and then he moved to Eastern Suburbs in 2011. His senior career got its start with FFA CoE in2014 and then in 2015, he moved to Sydney FC. He later played for the following clubs:

• Melbourne City NPL
• Melbourne City (2016–2018)
• Manchester City (2018 till date)
• Celtic (loan, 2018–2020)
• Utrecht (loan, 2020–2021)
• Jong Utrecht (loan, 2020–2021)
• AGF (loan, 2021)

For Spain, he played for the Australia U17 team in 2015, and then he played at the Under-20 and under-23 levels in 2017. It was in 2018 that he made it to the senior team. Heading to the 2021 Olympics, he had already worn the country’s colors 6 times and has 1 goal to show.

He Is Building An Enviable Net Worth

Daniel Arzani is still a rising star and so his net worth is still under review, although we know he is still under the $1 million mark. He has made his fortune from his salary as well as from his various endorsement deals with brands such as Nike.

While it is reported that Manchester City paid €890 thousand to sign him in 2018, his current market value is put at €600,000 while his best value thus far was €1.50 million as of 2018.

His current salary with Manchester City is put at between  £30,000 and  £32,000 per week.

Fascinating Facts About The Footballer

1. Daniel chose football over becoming a surgeon

When he was a little child, Arzani’s dreams were two; to either become a neurosurgeon or a footballer. When he told his high school principal of his dreams, he was advised to select either and pursue the dream, hence, he decided on football over the medical dreams.

2. He used to break things at home because of football

Daniel had always played football together with his father and brother. They played everywhere and any time they found the opportunity. Because of this, their house was empty as they continued to break things with the football including dishes and glasses.

3. Iran had wanted him to play for the country

Before he decided that he was going to play for Australia, his country of origin, Iran had also tried to woo him. Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there was a serious effort by both Iran and Australia to get him to commit, but he revealed that he had no idea which he would want to play for.

Australia was able to get him when he was included in the preliminary list of the World Cup squad. He made his debut in a game against

4. He has not played for Manchester City since joining in 2018

In 2018 after it was clear that he was a bright star for the future, Manchester City offered Daniel a contract. Although he is still with the club, he has continuously been sent on loan, hence he is still yet to play for the club. Thus far, he has been sent on loan to Celtic, Utrecht, Jong Utrecht, and the AGF.

5. He speaks English and Persian

The footballer migrated to Australia from Iram when he was only 7 years old, but he is still able to speak Persian and English fluently.

6. Daniel Arzani has a good height

The Manchester City man may not be the tallest player on any pitch, but he still has a good height of 5 feet 7.4 inches. To complement that, he also has a good body build.

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7. Arzani has recorded some achievements

When he played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arzani was the youngest player to make it to the tournament at the age of only 19. During the tournament, there were fears that a family drama that was not revealed, could hamper his performance. Unfortunately, he did not get much chance to display his talent.

More so, he has been able to register some achievements for his club and as an individual player. Here are some of his achievements thus far:

With Melbourne City

• National Youth League: 2016–17[64]

As An Individual

• A-League Young Footballer of the Year (2018)
• PFA A-League Team of the Season (2018)
• PFA Harry Kewell Medal (2018)

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