Daniel Lins Cortês
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Daniel Lins Côrtes nicknamed Daniel, is a Brazil
ian-born New Zealand
football player who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix
in the Australia
n A-League
.
, he was signed by FC Fehérvár in April 2002. He then returned to Brazil for Veranópolis
. In April 2003, he signed for FC Twente
, and in summer 2003 returned to FC Fehérvár.
In January 2004, he returned to Brazil again for Botafogo
. In July 2005, he was signed on loan to Juventude
. He then played for Guarani
and Madureira
.
coach Ricki Herbert
. Daniel made 17 appearances in his first season, 2007-08
, scoring 4 goals. In October 2008, he was rewarded with a new two year deal, lasting until June 2011.
Daniel was granted New Zealand citizenship on 2 December 2008. Daniel has aspirations to represent New Zealand and by the time of the next World Cup
he would have become eligible to play for New Zealand.
Daniel, a foundation player of the Phoenix, was the second player to reach 50 appearances for the Phoenix behind left-back Tony Lochhead
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian-born New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
football player who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. The club competes in the Football Federation of Australia A-League. Ricki Herbert has been the coach since the club's inception to the A-League in July 2007. The current club captain is...
in the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
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Club career
Daniel started his professional career at MadureiraMadureira Esporte Clube
Madureira Esporte Clube, or Madureira as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 8, 1914.-History:...
, he was signed by FC Fehérvár in April 2002. He then returned to Brazil for Veranópolis
Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural
Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural, usually known simply as Veranópolis is a Brazilian football club from Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul.-History:...
. In April 2003, he signed for FC Twente
FC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
, and in summer 2003 returned to FC Fehérvár.
In January 2004, he returned to Brazil again for Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
. In July 2005, he was signed on loan to Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.-History:...
. He then played for Guarani
Guarani Futebol Clube
Guarani Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club located in Campinas, São Paulo. Guarani is also known as Bugre, a popular term for an Indigenous Brazilian...
and Madureira
Madureira Esporte Clube
Madureira Esporte Clube, or Madureira as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 8, 1914.-History:...
.
Wellington Phoenix
In July 2007, he was signed by Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix FC
Wellington Phoenix Football Club is a professional association football club based in Wellington, New Zealand. The club competes in the Football Federation of Australia A-League. Ricki Herbert has been the coach since the club's inception to the A-League in July 2007. The current club captain is...
coach Ricki Herbert
Ricki Herbert
Ricki Lloyd Herbert, CNZM is a New Zealand former association football player who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain...
. Daniel made 17 appearances in his first season, 2007-08
Wellington Phoenix season 2007-08
The 2007–08 A-League season was the inaugural season for the Wellington Phoenix, who replaced the New Zealand Knights.-Season review:Of the 21 rounds, Wellington Phoenix FC played 10 home games....
, scoring 4 goals. In October 2008, he was rewarded with a new two year deal, lasting until June 2011.
Daniel was granted New Zealand citizenship on 2 December 2008. Daniel has aspirations to represent New Zealand and by the time of the next World Cup
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
he would have become eligible to play for New Zealand.
Daniel, a foundation player of the Phoenix, was the second player to reach 50 appearances for the Phoenix behind left-back Tony Lochhead
Tony Lochhead
Tony James Lochhead is a New Zealander football defender who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix of the A-League.-Club career:Lochhead went to America to play college soccer for UC Santa Barbara in 2001...
.
A-League Career Statistics
| Club | Season |  A-LeagueA-League The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company... |
Finals Series | Asia | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||||
| Wellington Phoenix F.C. (A-League A-League The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company... ) |
2007–08 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 4 | ||||||
| 2008–09 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |||||||
| 2009–10 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 A-League The 2010–11 A-League season is the sixth season of the Australian football championship since its establishment in 2004. The home and away season began on 5 August 2010 and concluded on 13 February 2011. The addition of brought the total number of teams to 11... |
28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |||||
| Club Total | 82 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 85 | 6 | |||||
| Career totals | 82 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 85 | 6 | |||||
| Last updated 21 February 2011 | |||||||||||